Senior Architect - Rail and Metro Infrastructure

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Architect for Rail and Metro Infrastructure in Riyadh. The role covers architectural responsibility from concept through construction coordination within a multidisciplinary infrastructure environment.

You will ensure functional, buildable, code-compliant solutions and act as a technical interface with clients, authorities, consultants, and project teams. Strong leadership and coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture is required.
• Minimum 15 years of post-graduate architectural experience.
• Membership or registration with an internationally recognized architectural body is preferred.
• Experience with rail or metro developments is highly desirable.
• Strong coordination with structural, civil, MEP, and transportation disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural conceptualization, design development, detailing, and technical coordination for major infrastructure assets.
• Translate project requirements into coordinated architectural solutions balancing functionality and aesthetics.
• Review drawings, specs, schedules, and design documentation for quality and compliance.
• Coordinate architectural packages with civil, structural, MEP, transportation, and other disciplines.
• Identify design conflicts and drive technical resolution before construction.
• Prepare technical reports, design narratives, and presentations for clients and authorities.
• Maintain compliance with building codes, standards, and NOCs as required.
• Mentor team members through design reviews and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Architectural design

Rail architecture

Metro infrastructure

Transportation architecture

Concept design

Design development

Architectural detailing

Multidisciplinary coordination

Architectural drawings

Technical specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

Architectural design software

Job description

Senior Architect - Rail and Metro Infrastructure Job Snapshot

Role: Senior Architect - Rail and Metro Infrastructure

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Architecture and Planning

Function: Architect

Experience: 15 years of post-graduate architectural experience

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Architecture and Planning

Function: Architect

Salary: 32000-48000

Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Senior Architect will take architectural responsibility from early design concepts through detailed technical development and construction coordination. Working within a multidisciplinary infrastructure environment, the role will ensure architectural solutions remain functional, buildable, code-compliant, and properly integrated with structural, civil, MEP, transportation, and other specialist systems. The position also serves as an important technical interface with clients, approving authorities, consultants, contractors, and project delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural conceptualization, design development, detailing, and technical coordination for major infrastructure assets.
• Translate project requirements into coordinated architectural solutions that balance functionality, constructability, aesthetics, operations, and lifecycle considerations.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, schedules, calculations, and supporting design documentation.
• Coordinate architectural packages with civil, structural, MEP, transportation, systems, and other engineering disciplines.
• Identify interdisciplinary design conflicts and drive technical resolution before they affect construction activities.
• Evaluate design development against approved project criteria, applicable codes, operational requirements, and industry standards.
• Coordinate with Saudi Arabian authorities and other relevant agencies regarding design approvals and No Objection Certificates.
• Incorporate authority comments and regulatory requirements into controlled design revisions.
• Prepare technical reports, design narratives, presentations, and architectural justifications for clients and approving stakeholders.
• Review consultant design submissions for technical quality, completeness, consistency, and compliance.
• Examine contractor shop drawings, material submissions, technical proposals, and other architectural deliverables.
• Resolve construction-stage architectural queries and site-related design issues within required project timelines.
• Assess proposed technical solutions for compatibility with the approved architectural design intent.
• Support constructability reviews and ensure architectural details can be executed effectively in the field.
• Prepare resource requirements, staffing estimates, and architectural inputs to project execution plans.
• Monitor architectural deliverables against program milestones and coordinate corrective action where necessary.
• Provide architectural seal and professional signature when required by applicable legislation or contractual provisions.
• Maintain compliance with relevant building codes, architectural standards, accessibility requirements, and project specifications.
• Supervise architects and CAD operators while establishing appropriate standards for drawings and technical documentation.
• Mentor team members through design reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, project managers, engineering leads, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Support design review meetings and clearly communicate architectural decisions, constraints, and required actions.
• Maintain organized and traceable architectural documentation throughout design and delivery.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Architecture from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 15 years of post-graduate professional architectural experience.
• Membership or registration with an internationally recognized architectural professional body.
• Extensive knowledge of architectural design principles, detailing, construction practices, codes, and regulations.
• Previous experience with rail or metro developments is highly desirable.
• Strong exposure to major transportation, infrastructure, or similarly complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Demonstrated capability leading architectural design from concept through detailed development and construction support.
• Experience coordinating architecture with structural, civil, MEP, transportation, and specialist engineering disciplines.
• Strong understanding of constructability and contractor design review processes.
• Experience dealing with authorities, statutory approvals, permits, and NOCs is valuable.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD platforms and relevant architectural design applications.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications for reporting and presentations.
• Able to review complex design information and make technically defensible decisions.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Previous responsibility for supervising architects and CAD personnel is expected.
• Postgraduate qualification in Architecture or a related discipline is advantageous.

Skills Set

• Architectural design
• Rail architecture
• Metro infrastructure
• Transportation architecture
• Concept design
• Design development
• Architectural detailing
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Architectural drawings
• Technical specifications
• Constructability reviews
• Contractor submissions
• Shop drawing review
• Authority approvals
• NOC coordination
• Building code compliance
• Design compliance
• 2D CAD
• 3D CAD
• Architectural design software
• Design documentation
• Technical reporting
• Design presentations
• Construction-stage support
• Site technical resolution
• Design quality control
• Project execution planning
• Resource planning
• Client coordination
• Architectural team leadership

Why Join Us

Riyadh 's investment in rail, metro, transportation, and supporting infrastructure is creating sustained demand for architects capable of working beyond conventional building design and leading highly integrated technical environments. This position provides exposure to complex infrastructure interfaces, authority coordination, multidisciplinary engineering, and construction-stage delivery while offering experienced architects scope to strengthen their leadership across high-value Architecture and Planning projects.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, architecture, infrastructure, program management, and technology solutions for complex projects worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, its multidisciplinary teams contribute to major transportation and infrastructure programs where coordinated design, technical governance, constructability, and effective stakeholder management are fundamental to successful delivery.