Senior Engineer, Design Architect

Group overview

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design and development centers, and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar building systems

alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia. alfanar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems.

The core manufacturing activities of the industries operating under alfanar Building Systems are:

• Real estate development
• Façade cladding, glazing systems and architectural aluminum products
• Precast concrete products and architectural elements

Job purpose

Creating advanced architectural designs and schematics for various projects. Analyzing project requirements, developing and refining architectural systems, ensuring strict compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to deliver efficient and aesthetically superior designs. Providing innovative solutions that meet design specifications and project objectives while optimizing both performance and cost.

Key accountability areas

Design and development:
Create detailed architectural designs, schematics, and layouts for projects, ensuring they meet project specifications and industry standards. Conduct spatial analysis, design simulations, and performance evaluations to ensure designs are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and compliant with relevant codes and regulations.

Documentation and compliance:
Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design drawings, specifications, and reports. Ensure all documentation is accurate and up-to-date. Ensure that all designs comply with national and local building codes, safety standards, and quality assurance procedures.

Collaboration and communication:
Work closely with other engineers, architects, and stakeholders to integrate architectural systems with other building systems and project requirements. Communicate with clients to understand their needs, provide technical advice, and present design concepts and solutions.

Project management:
Review and approve design modifications and changes, ensuring they align with project goals and specifications.

Problem-solving and innovation:
Identify and resolve design issues, perform design testing, and provide solutions to technical problems that occur during the implementation phase. Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously improve design processes and solutions.

Role accountability

HR proficiency:
Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job. To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:
Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules. Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time. Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-solving:
Solve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:
Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business process improvements:
Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:
Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Health, safety, and environment:
Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products and services.

Academic qualification

Bachelor degree in architectural engineering

Work experience

10-15 years

Technical / functional competencies

• Design tools
• Troubleshooting
• Compliance
• Reporting