Senior Architect / Urban Design

Confidential -; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development company is seeking a Senior Architect / Urban Design Lead to enhance project quality from concept to delivery. This strategic role requires a blend of design excellence, commercial insight, and coordination capabilities to lead diverse teams in building impactful environments. If you have a strong background in architecture and are ready to take on substantial responsibilities, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience with 3–5 years in real estate development.
• Success in leading design efforts for large-scale projects.
• Proficient in multiple design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural and urban design across project phases.
• Translate development strategies into design briefs.
• Evaluate design alternatives based on market and financial criteria.

Skills

Design excellence

Commercial awareness

Coordination skills

English communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Urban Design

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and design-driven Senior Architect / Urban Design Lead to join our real estate development team. This leadership role is central to translating development visions into viable, high-quality built environments. You will guide design from concept through delivery, ensuring projects meet business objectives, regulatory requirements, and market expectations. The ideal candidate brings a blend of design excellence, commercial awareness, and strong coordination skills to lead multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural and urban design input across all project phases—from feasibility, concept, and master planning through to detailed design and delivery.
• Translate development strategies into design briefs and ensure alignment between the design vision and commercial, functional, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and manage responses to RFPs and design proposals from local and international consultants.
• Evaluate design alternatives based on market positioning, project viability, buildability, and financial performance.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Development, Investment, Sales & Marketing, Project Management) to ensure design supports business goals and customer needs.
• Monitor consultant outputs and ensure deliverables meet the developer’s standards, applicable codes.
• Lead design presentations for executive leadership, government entities, and investors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Urban Design; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience, with at least 3–5 years in a real estate development environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading design efforts for large-scale, mixed-use, residential, or commercial developments.
• Strong understanding of development economics, project phasing, and how design impacts ROI, marketability, and construction feasibility.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong English communication and presentation skills; Arabic is a plus.
• Business-minded designer who can balance aesthetics with function, cost, and commercial value.