Senior Architectural Design Manager — Landmark Projects

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Design Manager - Architecture to join a developer's project delivery team in Riyadh. You will oversee the design development, coordinate with consultants, and ensure high-quality, coordinated, and commercially viable design solutions aligned with project objectives.

The role requires leadership across multidisciplinary teams, managing design consultants through all stages, reviewing documentation, and supporting value engineering and approvals

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in design management, architecture, or project delivery.
• Experience on major residential, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, or retail developments.
• Strong understanding of design coordination and consultant management.
• Previous experience within a developer, PMC, or multidisciplinary consultancy environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage architectural design consultants throughout all stages of project development.
• Review and coordinate concept, schematic, detailed design, and tender documentation.
• Ensure design proposals meet project brief, quality, functionality, operational, and commercial requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, MEP, landscape, interior design, and infrastructure disciplines.
• Monitor design programmes, deliverables, and key milestones.
• Participate in design workshops, stakeholder reviews, and technical meetings.
• Identify design risks and support the implementation of mitigation measures.
• Support value engineering and optimization initiatives.
• Assist in obtaining approvals from relevant authorities and stakeholders.
• Prepare design reports, presentations, and project updates for senior management.

Education

Degree in Architecture

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Design Manager - Architecture to join a developer's project delivery team in Riyadh. You will oversee the design development, coordinate with consultants, and ensure high-quality, coordinated, and commercially viable design solutions aligned with project objectives.

The role requires leadership across multidisciplinary teams, managing design consultants through all stages, reviewing documentation, and supporting value engineering and approvals