Senior Architect – Immersive & Entertainment Interiors

AECOM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 onboarding

Competitive benefits

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Architect to lead design coordination on high-profile projects in the Riyadh region. You will supervise complex architectural interfaces, review shop drawings, and ensure buildability across structural, MEP, lighting, AV, and special systems.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in architecture, strong BIM and detailing skills, and proven experience with entertainment or immersive environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of architectural experience on complex projects.
• Registered architect with RIBA Part 3 or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating architectural elements with MEP, structure, and specialist systems.
• Proven work on entertainment venues or immersive environments is preferred.
• Strong drafting, detailing, and as-built documentation skills.
• Quality assurance and snagging coordination track record.

Responsibilities

• Review shop drawings, submittals, and interface details for design intent compliance.
• Coordinate partitions, ceilings, finishes, joinery with structural, MEP, lighting, and AV.
• Identify discrepancies, clashes, and site constraints; develop buildable solutions.
• Monitor installations for accuracy, quality, accessibility, and specs adherence.
• Review samples and mock-ups for architectural quality and integration.
• Support inspections, snagging, corrective actions, and handover docs.
• Validate as-built drawings and support final handover procedures.
• Provide guidance on complex architectural challenges in entertainment venues.

Skills

Architectural coordination

Design coordination

BIM proficiency

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Detailing

Clash detection

Project coordination

Shop drawings

Education

RIBA Part 3 or equivalent registration

Tools

BIM software

3D modeling tools

AutoCAD/Revit

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Architect to lead design coordination on high-profile projects in the Riyadh region. You will supervise complex architectural interfaces, review shop drawings, and ensure buildability across structural, MEP, lighting, AV, and special systems.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in architecture, strong BIM and detailing skills, and proven experience with entertainment or immersive environments.