Senior Architect — Building Design & BIM Lead (Riyadh)

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 312,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking an Architect - Building Design and Coordination in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role leads architectural development from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with Saudi Building Code and international standards while coordinating with structural, MEP, fire safety, and landscape disciplines.

The on-site position requires 10+ years of experience, strong BIM coordination skills, and a track record of successful authority submissions and design reviews in major

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• At least 10 years of professional experience.
• Expertise in Saudi Arabian building codes and authority approvals.
• Experience delivering buildings in Riyadh or major Saudi city.
• Proficiency with architectural design software and BIM tools.
• Experience with LEED, Estidama, BIM clash detection, value engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design from concept through construction-ready stages.
• Coordinate interfaces with structure, MEP, fire safety, and landscape.
• Ensure designs comply with Saudi Building Code and regulations.
• Liaise with authorities for submissions and approvals.
• Mentor junior architects and manage design records.
• Support tender activities and construction-stage queries.

Skills

Architectural design

Building design

BIM coordination

Saudi Building Code

Multidisciplinary coordination

Design management

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM software

Job description

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking an Architect - Building Design and Coordination in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role leads architectural development from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with Saudi Building Code and international standards while coordinating with structural, MEP, fire safety, and landscape disciplines.

The on-site position requires 10+ years of experience, strong BIM coordination skills, and a track record of successful authority submissions and design reviews in major