Chief Architect

Our client a leading Architectural and Engineering practice is currently seeking a Chief Architect to join them based in KSA.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for effective leadership of the day to day activities for the Architectural Department including the following:
- Supervision of the teams responsible for development of architectural designs for major building projects, including residential, commercial, corporate, recreational, educational, healthcare and mixed-use developments, from initial concept and preliminary design to final design and tender documentation level.
- Resource planning, distribution and monitoring of a multi-national and mixed gender team of 45 Architectural, interior design, landscape and urban planning staff ranging in seniority from Senior professionals to CAD/Revit technicians.

Other duties will include
- Supervising the activities of design teams to ensure the proper interpretation of project briefs and client requirements, technical development of designs and subsequent preparation of construction documentation.
- Ensuring that the Architectural design is properly coordinated with the requirements of other design disciplines.
- Presentation of Architectural designs to appropriate regulatory and client authorities for approval during all stages of the design process.
- Ensuing the completeness and quality of the output of architectural design teams.
- Ensuring that technical output meets current and relevant building codes and standards.
- Assisting in the general management of the Architectural Department including ongoing implementation of BIM and Revit capabilities.

Requirements

- Degree in architecture
- Accredited by a Western Architectural Professional Body (e.g. RIBA, AIA, RAIC)
- Minimum of 15 years professional experience since graduation, some of which would preferably have been gained in the Middle East.
- A thorough knowledge of all aspects of the building design and construction process, including in-depth knowledge of architectural construction materials and their application, as well as considerable experience in the production of design documentation, including drawings and details, schedules and specifications is essential.

About the Company

Savile Lloyd is a leading provider of construction professionals to the International market.

We offer a thorough and professional service to both our clients and our candidates.

Through our extensive experience and development of key relationships we have been able to provide an understanding of the construction industry and to be flexible in differing markets.

With a highly experienced team we are able to provide a professional service that keeps clients retaining our services for future vacancies.