Senior Architect / Urban Design

WUZZUF; Al Khobar; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WUZZUF seeks a strategic Senior Architect / Urban Design Lead to guide high-quality real estate developments in Al Khobar, focusing on translating visions into actionable designs. The ideal candidate merges creative design with business acumen to ensure projects are viable and meet market demands.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience, 3–5 in real estate development.
• Demonstrated success in large-scale design projects.
• Strong understanding of how design impacts marketability and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Lead design input from feasibility through delivery.
• Ensure alignment of design with commercial and regulatory needs.
• Coordinate design efforts across multiple departments.

Skills

Design Excellence

Commercial Awareness

Coordination Skills

Strong Communication

Understanding of Development Economics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Urban Design

Master’s degree in Architecture or Urban Design

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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.

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.