Senior Architect

Maseera; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Maseera is seeking a highly motivated Senior Architect to lead complex architectural projects from inception to IFC documentation. The role focuses on design excellence, budget-conscious delivery, and strong client relationships within the Buildings & Places Market in KSA.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, represent the firm at industry events, and drive governance, BIM processes, and project performance across high-rise, mixed-use, hospitality or healthcare assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 15+ years of experience in a global architecture studio, with high-rise/mixed-use assets.
• Chartered Architect status (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Proficiency in Navisworks, Revisto; strong BIM understanding.
• Proficiency in Rhino and SketchUp; capable of 1:5 detailing.
• Strong project leadership, budget control, QA, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex architectural projects, ensuring design quality, programme delivery, and budget compliance.
• Direct and mentor project teams of architects and engineers, fostering collaboration and growth.
• Champion innovative and contextually relevant design solutions across all stages.
• Serve as primary client contact, manage expectations, and resolve challenges.
• Support bid preparation, strategic planning, and resource forecasting.
• Ensure governance, compliant processes, and adherence to company standards.
• Provide guidance and technical leadership to less experienced members.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated delivery.
• Represent the practice in industry events and professional organizations.

Skills

Project Leadership

Team Coordination

Design Excellence

Client Engagement

Strategic Input

Governance & Compliance

Mentorship

Collaboration

Representation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Navisworks

Revisto

BIM

Rhino

SketchUp

Job description

We are seeking A highly motivated Senior Architect to join our Buildings Design team in KSA within the Buildings & Places Market. This role requires an organized and driven chartered professional who can lead complex architectural projects from inception to IFC documentation, deliver creative and technical design excellence, whilst take accountability for project utilization and budgetary constraints. The role will require the individual to lead multiple project teams and contribute to project client relationship management. Senior Architect also play a visible role in representing the firm within professional organizations and industry events.

Your role

• Project Leadership: Lead multiple complex architectural projects, ensuring design quality, programme delivery, and compliance with budgetary and regulatory requirements
• Team Coordination: Direct and mentor project teams of architects and engineers, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development
• Design Excellence: Champion innovative and contextually relevant architectural solutions, maintaining high design standards throughout all project stages
• Client Engagement: Act as a primary client contact for assigned projects, building and maintaining strong relationships, managing expectations, and resolving challenges
• Strategic Input: Support architectural bid preparation, strategic planning, and resource forecasting, contributing to the firm's growth and competitiveness
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure project processes align with company policies, governance frameworks, and industry standards.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and technical leadership to less experienced members, encouraging growth and career development.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams (engineering, cost, PM etc.) to ensure integrated and efficient delivery
• Representation: Represent the practice in industry events, conferences, and professional organizations (e.g RIBA, AIA)

About you

• Bachelor'S or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a recognized global architecture studio, including experience with high-rise, mixed-use commercial assets, and/or hospitality or healthcare.
• Chartered Architect status (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Proficiency in design documentation using Navisworks, Revisto and a strong understanding of BIM processes, combined with a technical ability to resolve details at 1:5.
• Proficiency in 3D software such as Rhino, Sketchup and traditional sketch/ detail skills.
• Strong project-lead skills, with experience in utilization, budgetary control, quality assurance and client facing leadership