Senior Architectural Design Engineer – Design Review

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, based in Riyadh, seeks a Senior Architectural Design Engineer to lead contractor-side architectural review and coordinate construction documents for complex projects. You will ensure design intent, code compliance, and quality while guiding multidisciplinary coordination and site execution.

Strong English, SBCode knowledge, and 8+ years of experience are required. Role emphasizes technical leadership, coordination with structural/MEP teams, and oversight of shop drawings,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering (mandatory).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory; Arabic preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience, including contractor-side design review and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Valid Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration/classification for the position.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud; SketchUp/Lumion are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Building Code and accessibility, fire-life-safety, and authority requirements.
• Experience with design development, fit-out, finishes, facades, accessibility, and building-envelope interfaces.
• Proficiency in material schedules, mock-ups, samples, and architectural shop drawings.
• Technical judgment and disciplined checking.
• Constructability and risk awareness.
• Problem solving and timely decision support.
• Multidisciplinary coordination and stakeholder management.
• Clear technical writing and communication.
• Coaching, accountability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review consultant and subcontractor architectural design packages at applicable stages.
• Verify compliance with design intent, codes, and international standards.
• Identify omissions, constructability constraints, safety concerns, and risks with review comments.
• Review layouts, facades, fit-out packages, schedules and landscape interfaces.
• Coordinate material samples, mock-ups, and compliance with specs.
• Prepare or endorse shop drawings, submittals, statements, and calculations.
• Respond to RFIs and design-change matters within priorities.
• Conduct site visits to ensure execution reflects approved documents.
• Support testing, commissioning, as-built docs, and handover activities.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit Architecture

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SketchUp

Lumion

English fluency

Saudi Building Code

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit Architecture

Navisworks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SketchUp

Lumion

Job description

Confidential, based in Riyadh, seeks a Senior Architectural Design Engineer to lead contractor-side architectural review and coordinate construction documents for complex projects. You will ensure design intent, code compliance, and quality while guiding multidisciplinary coordination and site execution.

Strong English, SBCode knowledge, and 8+ years of experience are required. Role emphasizes technical leadership, coordination with structural/MEP teams, and oversight of shop drawings,