Senior Lead Architect - Complex Projects & Team Leadership

AtkinsRéalis Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Company gratuity

Discretionary bonus

Annual flight allowance

Housing allowance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Principal Architect in Riyadh to lead complex architectural projects from inception to IFC documentation, ensuring design excellence and budget adherence. You will drive client engagement, bid support, and strategic planning while mentoring multidisciplinary teams.

You will contribute to governance and compliance, collaborate with engineers, cost managers, and PMs, and represent the firm at industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a recognised global architecture studio, including high-rise, mixed-use commercial assets, and/or hospitality or healthcare.
• Chartered Architect status (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Proficiency in design documentation using Navisworks, Revisto and a strong understanding of BIM processes, plus ability to resolve details at 1:5.
• Proficiency in 3D software such as Rhino, SketchUp and traditional sketch/detail skills.
• Strong project-lead skills, with experience in utilisation, budgetary control, quality assurance and client-facing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex architectural projects, ensuring design quality, programme delivery, and budget/compliance adherence.
• Direct and mentor project teams of architects and engineers, fostering collaboration and professional development.
• Champion innovative and contextually relevant architectural solutions with high design standards throughout all stages.
• Act as primary client contact for assigned projects, managing expectations and relationships.
• Support architectural bid preparation, strategic planning, and resource forecasting for firm growth.
• Ensure project processes align with company policies, governance frameworks and industry standards.
• Provide guidance and technical leadership to less experienced members.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure integrated and efficient delivery.
• Represent the practice in industry events and professional organisations.

Skills

Project leadership

Team coordination

Design excellence

Client engagement

Strategic input

Governance & compliance

Mentorship

Collaboration

Representation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Navisworks

Revisto

BIM

Rhino

SketchUp

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Principal Architect in Riyadh to lead complex architectural projects from inception to IFC documentation, ensuring design excellence and budget adherence. You will drive client engagement, bid support, and strategic planning while mentoring multidisciplinary teams.

You will contribute to governance and compliance, collaborate with engineers, cost managers, and PMs, and represent the firm at industry events.