Sports Venue Design Lead

WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Engineering Consultants; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Medical insurance for dependents

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Housing & transportation allowances

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Saudi Arabia seeks a Design Manager – Sports to lead design of stadiums and sports venues within a PMC environment, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and coordinated solutions.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review deliverables, and ensure international standards compliance (FIFA, IOC, World Athletics). The role emphasizes design governance, stakeholder alignment, and on-site implementation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 12–15+ years of experience in sports facility design or design management.
• Experience in stadiums, major events, or large-scale sports developments.
• Experience in PMC, consultancy, or complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of international sports design standards and venue requirements.
• Strong leadership and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Deep understanding of sports facility planning and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities for sports facilities from concept to construction.
• Coordinate architecture, structure, MEP, sports specialists, venue planners, and consultants.
• Review and validate design deliverables for compliance with requirements and standards.
• Establish and monitor the design programme aligned with milestones.
• Lead design reviews, workshops, and coordination meetings.
• Provide expert input on sports facility planning and design.
• Ensure compliance with international sports standards (FIFA, IOC, World Athletics).
• Review field/court layouts, spectator sightlines, circulation, and operations.
• Promote sustainable and legacy-driven design solutions.
• Act as interface between client, operators, consultants, and design teams.
• Coordinate with governing bodies to secure approvals.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover of facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Design governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Architecture/Engineering

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Saudi Arabia seeks a Design Manager – Sports to lead design of stadiums and sports venues within a PMC environment, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and coordinated solutions.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review deliverables, and ensure international standards compliance (FIFA, IOC, World Athletics). The role emphasizes design governance, stakeholder alignment, and on-site implementation support.