Senior On-Site Architect Lead: Design & Build

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a senior Architect/Site Lead to head on-site supervision and consultant services for major construction projects in Riyadh. The role focuses on safeguarding the design intent, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements, codes, and specifications.

The incumbent will oversee design guardianship, manage site walks, resolve design and construction conflicts, and prepare monthly reports highlighting risks and progress.

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect (BArch / MArch) with substantial on-site experience in the Middle East.
• Proven leadership of site supervision teams and coordination across disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contract administration and construction management practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-site architectural supervision and consultant services across projects.
• Coordinate and review design deliverables, RFIs, submittals, and inspections to ensure design intent is met.
• Monitor compliance with contract, codes, and specifications and manage project risks.

Skills

Architectural leadership

On-site management

FIDIC contract knowledge

Education

BArch / MArch

15+ years experience

Tools

FIDIC contract knowledge

Multidisciplinary supervision

Job description

Confidential is seeking a senior Architect/Site Lead to head on-site supervision and consultant services for major construction projects in Riyadh. The role focuses on safeguarding the design intent, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements, codes, and specifications.

The incumbent will oversee design guardianship, manage site walks, resolve design and construction conflicts, and prepare monthly reports highlighting risks and progress.