Senior Design Manager

Riyadh Holding; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh Holding Company seeks a Senior Design Manager to lead and coordinate the design process across real estate development projects in Riyadh. You will ensure alignment with master plans, design standards, brand identity, project requirements, and regulations.

Your role involves reviewing concepts, developing standards, coordinating with architects and engineers, and guiding teams to meet timelines and quality targets. Experience in sustainability and stakeholder management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in architectural design, design management, or real estate development.
• Strong experience in managing architectural and engineering consultants.
• Solid knowledge of design development, master planning, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from concept through detailed design.
• Review architectural concepts, drawings, specifications, and materials to ensure quality and consistency.
• Develop and maintain design standards, guidelines, and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and relevant stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Ensure designs comply with approved master plans, project requirements, building codes, and regulations.
• Provide technical recommendations to enhance design quality, functionality, and feasibility.
• Support the integration of sustainability, innovation, and efficient design solutions.
• Monitor design progress and coordinate the resolution of design-related issues.
• Ensure design deliverables meet approved scope, timelines, and quality standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coordination

Problem solving

English and Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Architectural Engineering/Engineering

Job description

Riyadh Holding Company is a leading Saudi investment company committed to driving sustainable growth and creating long-term value across a diversified portfolio of investments and real estate developments.

Through its subsidiaries and strategic investments, Riyadh Holding Company contributes to the development of high-quality projects that support the Kingdom’s economic growth and align with Saudi Vision 2030.

We are currently seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee and coordinate the design process across real estate development projects, ensuring alignment with approved master plans, design standards, brand identity, project requirements, and applicable regulations.

1. Key Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from concept through detailed design.
• Review architectural concepts, drawings, specifications, and materials to ensure quality and consistency.
• Develop and maintain design standards, guidelines, and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and relevant stakeholders throughout the design process.
• Ensure designs comply with approved master plans, project requirements, building codes, and regulations.
• Provide technical recommendations to enhance design quality, functionality, and feasibility.
• Support the integration of sustainability, innovation, and efficient design solutions.
• Monitor design progress and coordinate the resolution of design-related issues.
• Ensure design deliverables meet approved scope, timelines, and quality standards.

2. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in architectural design, design management, or real estate development.
• Strong experience in managing architectural and engineering consultants.
• Solid knowledge of design development, master planning, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic is preferred.