Sr. Leading Architect

ASSYSTEM SOLUTIONS FZCO; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSYSTEM SOLUTIONS FZCO is seeking an experienced Senior Architect to lead architectural teams across complex buildings and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. The role requires directing architectural design from concept through construction, ensuring adherence to standards and regulatory requirements, and coordinating with structural, MEP and facade disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have 12–15 years of relevant experience, proven leadership of architectural teams, and professional

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead architectural teams across large projects.
• Experience in multidisciplinary coordination and architectural design leadership.
• Strong understanding of design standards, codes, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural team across assigned projects and allocate activities by priorities and competence.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and support to team members.
• Review workload, resource requirements and report to management.
• Ensure design standards and engineering practices are implemented across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

1 Architectural Discipline Leadership

Lead the architectural team across assigned projects Allocate architectural activities to architects senior architects and architectural designers based on project priorities workload and competence Provide technical direction mentoring and support to architectural team members Review workload and resource requirements and report requirements to management Monitor design productivity deliverable progress and project milestones Ensure consistent design standards architectural principles and engineering practices are implemented across projects Support recruitment technical interviews and assessment of architectural candidates when required Support professional development and competency improvement within the architectural team Establish and maintain high standards of architectural design quality and documentation

2 Architectural Design Management

Lead and oversee the development of architectural designs for buildings infrastructure and master planning projects including as applicable Concept and feasibility studies Master planning and site planning Architectural programming Space planning and functional planning Schematic design Design development Detailed architectural design Interior architectural coordination Building envelope and facade design External works and hardscape coordination Public realm and landscape coordination Vertical transportation coordination Accessibility and universal design Life-safety and egress planning Fire and life-safety coordination Building entrances and circulation Core planning and vertical circulation Typical floor planning Roof and plant-room planning Material and finish selection Facade systems and architectural details Sustainable and energy-efficient design solutions Heritage and contextual design considerations where applicable Temporary and permanent works interfaces where applicable

3 Architectural Design Development

Ensure appropriate development and technical review of Architectural plans Floor plans Site plans Roof plans Elevations Sections Reflected ceiling plans Enlarged plans and details Facade drawings Architectural details Door and window schedules Finishes schedules Room data sheets Area schedules Space planning documents Material schedules FF amp E coordination where applicable Accessibility layouts Life-safety plans Egress and evacuation plans Design presentations and visualization materials Architectural specifications Bills of Quantities Tender documentation Authority submission packages Ensure all architectural documentation is coordinated technically accurate and suitable for the relevant project stage

4 Design Deliverables

Lead preparation and review of Design Basis Reports Architectural design criteria Concept design packages Schematic design packages Detailed design packages Design development packages Architectural specifications Material and finish specifications Architectural drawings Plans sections and elevations Facade and envelope drawings Door and window schedules Room data sheets Area schedules Finish schedules Architectural details Tender documentation Bills of Quantities Technical reports Authority submission packages Presentation and client approval documents

5 Saudi Regulatory and Authority Compliance

Ensure architectural designs comply with applicable requirements including Saudi Building Code and applicable architectural requirements Saudi Civil Defense requirements Accessibility requirements and applicable regulations Municipality and local authority requirements Royal Commission requirements where applicable Project-specific authority requirements Planning and zoning requirements where applicable Saudi regulations governing building occupancy fire safety accessibility and means of egress Applicable SASO requirements relating to architectural materials and building products International standards and guidelines shall be applied where applicable and where consistent with project and Saudi requirements including relevant IBC NFPA ICC standards ISO standards BS BS EN standards ASTM standards Relevant international accessibility and architectural standards The Sr Leading Architect shall identify any conflicts between standards and ensure that the governing project requirement is clearly established

6 Authority and Municipality Coordination

Lead technical coordination with relevant Saudi authorities and municipalities Coordinate architectural submissions and approval requirements Prepare and review authority submission packages Respond to authority technical comments Attend technical meetings with authorities and stakeholders Monitor architectural approval status Coordinate revisions required to achieve timely approvals Ensure authority requirements are incorporated into the design and project documentation

7 Multidisciplinary Coordination

Coordinate architectural requirements with Structural Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering HVAC Public Health Plumbing Fire amp Life Safety Telecom and ICT Security Infrastructure Utilities Landscape Interior Design Sustainability

EssentialBachelor's degree in Architecture from a recognized university.12 15 years of relevant architectural design experience.Strong experience in building and infrastructure architectural design.Demonstrable experience leading architectural teams.Significant experience with multidisciplinary engineering consultancy or design organizations.Strong experience in concept, schematic, detailed design, tender documentation, and construction support.Experience with large-scale and complex projects.Experience with Saudi Arabian projects is strongly preferred.Professional RegistrationValid or eligible professional registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers.Professional Architect, Chartered Architect, or equivalent international professional registration is advantageous.