Senior Architect

House of Consulting Office; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm in Al Khobar is seeking a Senior Architect with strong consultancy experience and knowledge of international building codes. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture and have 8-12 years of experience in a reputable design consultancy. This role involves leading architectural concept development, producing detailed design drawings, and working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. Proficiency in software tools like Revit and AutoCAD is essential.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in reputable design consultancy environments.
• Strong design sensibility with a portfolio showcasing concept design and space-planning.
• Understanding of international building codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural concept development and prepare high-quality design options.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive design outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant international codes.

Skills

Creative design solutions

Strong communication skills

Visualization and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Job description

House of Consulting Office for Consulting Engineers Co. (HCO) is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm based in Saudi Arabia. HCO employs a diverse range of architectural, engineering, planning, and consultancy professionals, allowing them to offer a "one-stop solution" for their clients' project needs throughout the entire lifecycle. HCO works on a wide range of project types, including residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, retail, and healthcare.

We are seeking a Senior Architect in Al-Khobar with strong consultancy experience and solid knowledge of international building codes. The ideal candidate is creative, technically skilled, and capable of delivering well resolved design solutions across all project stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural concept development and prepare high-quality design options.
• Develop efficient, functional, and creative space-planning layouts aligned with client requirements.
• Produce comprehensive architectural drawings and presentations for concept, schematic, and detailed stages.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (structural, MEP, landscape, interiors) to ensure cohesive design outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant international codes (IBC, NFPA, SBC, ASHRAE, BS, etc.).
• Participate in client meetings, design workshops, and coordination sessions.
• Review drawings prepared by junior team members and ensure alignment with design intent.
• Support the development of design guidelines, standards, and best practices within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 8–12 years of experience in reputable design consultancy environments.
• Strong design sensibility with a portfolio showcasing concept design and space-planning work.
• Relevant experience in industrial and logistics facilities, including planning and detailing of PEB structure is preferable.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Suite.
• Thorough understanding of international building codes and standards (IBC, NFPA, SBC, BS, etc.).
• Strong communication, visualization, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver well-coordinated design solutions.