Senior Manager - City Public Realm Design

JASARA PMC; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading urban planning firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Senior Manager City Public Realm Design. This role involves overseeing design activities for public spaces, collaborating with various design teams, and ensuring that projects align with the vision of NEOM The LINE. Candidates should have extensive experience in urban planning and strong leadership skills to manage complex design processes effectively.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in urban planning/architecture, focusing on large-scale urban development.
• Proven ability to oversee complex design projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality design.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of design activities for public realm.
• Serve as the main point of contact between teams and consultants.
• Oversee Architectural Consultant’s work and ensure design deliverables meet requirements.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate public realm into the cityscape.
• Manage the design process ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality are met.

Skills

Urban planning/architecture

Leadership and management skills

Architectural design principles

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Collaborative approach

Job description

About the Role

The Senior Manager City Public Realm Design is a critical role within the City Design Integration team at NEOM The LINE. This role is focused on overseeing the design work carried out by the City Asset Design Architect in relation to the city public open space and primary circulation. You’ll ensure that these essential elements are designed to the client’s requirements whilst enabling the overall performance of the city.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the management of design activities for public realm ensuring it meets the requirements of the project.
• Serve as the main point of contact between the City Design Integration team and the Architectural Consultant responsible for these key assets.
• Oversee the Architectural Consultant’s work, providing guidance, feedback, and direction to ensure that all design deliverables align with NEOM The LINE’s requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with other design teams, including Urban Realm, Infrastructure Engineer, Anchor Asset and Community designers, to integrate the design of public realm seamlessly into the broader cityscape.
• Manage the design process to completion, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Work closely with the Director of City Design Integration and other senior leaders to develop and implement strategies for the design of city public realm that contribute to the overall vision of NEOM The LINE.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any design challenges, ensuring that the design of city public realm is cohesive and aligned with the project’s broader objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and creative working environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in urban planning/architecture, with a focus on large-scale urban development and public spaces.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to oversee complex design projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of architectural design principles, particularly in the context of critical city assets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with architectural consultants, design teams, and senior leadership.
• A strategic thinker with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality design that meets the project’s vision and standards.
• Experience in managing design processes, timelines, and budgets, with a focus on achieving project goals within constraints.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.