Riyadh Growth Architect & General Manager

Qureos; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Qureos is seeking a Principal Architect / General Manager to lead operations, project delivery, and business growth in Riyadh. You will oversee architecture, interior design, fit-out, and related activities across F&B, retail, hospitality, and commercial sectors.

The role demands 15+ years of architectural experience with strong leadership, client development, and budget management capabilities to expand external projects within Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture is required.
• 15+ years of professional architectural experience with leadership experience.
• 7+ years in a senior management/leadership position.
• Strong experience across F&B, restaurant, café, retail, hospitality, commercial, and fit-out projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall operations, strategy, and business performance of the company.
• Oversee architecture, interior design, fit-out, signage, and related project activities.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of F&B, restaurant, café, retail, and commercial projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Lead and manage architects, designers, project managers, engineers, and other teams.
• Review and approve design concepts, drawings, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and implement business strategies to expand externally and build a third-party client portfolio.
• Identify and develop new external clients and opportunities across Saudi Arabia.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, F&B brands, retailers, and corporate clients.
• Lead client presentations, proposals, and commercial negotiations.
• Develop pricing, proposals, contracts, and commercial strategies with relevant teams.
• Monitor project profitability, budgets, resources, and overall business performance.
• Establish efficient project management, design, quality, and operational processes.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi building regulations and standards.
• Represent the company in client meetings, industry events, and business development initiatives.
• Drive a culture of innovation, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Architectural Leadership

General Management

F&B & Retail Projects

Fit-Out & Project Delivery

Business Development

Client Acquisition & Networking

Team Leadership

Project & P&L Management

Commercial Negotiation

Design & Quality Management

Strategic Planning

Saudi Market Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM

Job description

Qureos is seeking a Principal Architect / General Manager to lead operations, project delivery, and business growth in Riyadh. You will oversee architecture, interior design, fit-out, and related activities across F&B, retail, hospitality, and commercial sectors.

The role demands 15+ years of architectural experience with strong leadership, client development, and budget management capabilities to expand external projects within Saudi Arabia.