Senior Exhibition Program Lead — Museums & Cultural Projects

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Manager to lead Exhibition Design Management and Construction Supervision for Specialist Museums and Cultural Institutions.

You will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, ensure design solutions meet conservation, safety, and exhibit standards, and drive delivery from concept to handover. The role requires 15+ years in the field and proven success in the Middle East, with strong stakeholder management and on-site leadership.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in exhibition design, museum projects, or related cultural developments.
• Proven experience delivering high-profile museum projects in the Middle East.
• Experience supervising exhibition fit-out and specialist installation contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate exhibition design management from concept through execution.
• Review and coordinate schematic, concept, detailed, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and facilitate workshops.
• Supervise on-site exhibition fit-out, installations, and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with museum conservation, safety, and international standards.
• Manage procurement, variations, and contract administration.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Provide project progress reports and stakeholder updates.

Skills

Exhibition Design Development

Museum Planning

Construction Supervision

Fit-Out Management

Exhibit Fabrication

Showcase Design & Installation

Multimedia Integration

Visitor Experience Design

QA/QC

Procurement & Tender Management

Risk Management

Contract Administration

Stakeholder Engagement

BIM and Design Coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Engineering, Museum Studies, Exhibition Design or related field

Tools

BIM

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Manager to lead Exhibition Design Management and Construction Supervision for Specialist Museums and Cultural Institutions.

You will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, ensure design solutions meet conservation, safety, and exhibit standards, and drive delivery from concept to handover. The role requires 15+ years in the field and proven success in the Middle East, with strong stakeholder management and on-site leadership.