Senior Manager - City Public Realm Design

JASARA PMC; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for City Public Realm Design to oversee essential design activities within a groundbreaking urban development project. This pivotal role involves managing the design process, ensuring alignment with project goals, and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in urban planning and architecture, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. Join this innovative firm and contribute to shaping the future of urban living in a visionary city project, where your expertise will make a significant impact on public spaces and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in urban planning and architecture for large-scale projects.
• Strong leadership and management skills to oversee complex design initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities for public realm, ensuring project requirements are met.
• Coordinate with design teams and stakeholders to resolve design challenges.

Skills

Urban Planning

Architecture

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Architecture or Urban Planning

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.