Senior Architectural Design Manager

J10 Consulting

Saudi Arabia

Posted
Ref: SP920-145

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our Global Project Management Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced consultant Senior Architectural Design Manager to join their team in Tabuk, KSA. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Senior Architectural Design Manager managing the full spectrum of architecture design for different asset types. The incumbent serves as a capable professional in an architectural design team, leading work on specific elements of a project with minimal direction and supervision of a Senior Architect or senior team member working on major high rise projects across the GCC and a proven background working in a recognised PMC or Developer business.

This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity, employed by our client.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage Scope & Schedule, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and design standards.
• Support integration of design packages across disciplines.
• Champion Safety in Design principles and implementation.
• Deliver Architecture mandate as part of the Senior Management team, including stakeholder engagement.
• Manage the design process creatively, emphasizing aesthetic excellence.
• Collaborate with Design Group, Delivery team, and Project team on design delivery from concept to completion.
• Deliver architectural designs for diverse typologies: residential, mixed-use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, civic, cultural, etc.
• Prepare, develop, and edit drawings and presentations effectively.
• Supervise production from visualization through pre-concept, concept, developed, and detailed design stages.
• Lead qualitative architectural design reviews, offering analysis, comments, and recommendations to Executive Management.
• Oversee and manage Architects, Designers, Managers, and Professionals within the department.
• Draft comprehensive architectural documentation from concept through detailed design.
• Ensure Design and Asset Brief compliance, maintaining accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and review architectural asset briefs, manuals, and standard design documents.
• Oversee preparation of materials schedules, sample boards, FF&E schedules, sourcing, and mock-ups.
• Solve design issues creatively while adhering to budget and design approach.
• Communicate and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and NEOM departments.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex, high-profile projects.
• Provide strategic guidance on technical design standards and philosophy.
• Monitor technical compliance throughout design and construction phases.
• Conduct design reviews and recommend solutions aligned with business goals and global standards.
• Prepare and track relevant Capex documentation.
• Build consensus among team members to ensure the best contributions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) or Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.Sc) from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate degree in Architecture.
• International Accreditations (e.g., RIBA, AIA, or equivalent).
• Sustainability Certification (e.g., LEED, PQP, or equivalent).
• 22+ years of architectural design and management experience post-undergraduate studies.
• Experience in various architectural types: residential, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, etc.
• Understanding of financial and commercial project management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk management, scope definition, and scope interfaces.
• Full knowledge of international standards, policies, codes, and procedures.
• Familiarity with Statutory Authorities requirements and Sustainable Design principles.
• Expertise in architectural and urban design to create holistic built environments.
• Excellent conceptual and aesthetic design skills.
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite; Grasshopper and V-Ray are a plus.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and large-scale projects.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and budgets.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a flexible, collaborative attitude.

Salary:
SAR 45,000 to 58,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East.

We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait

J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.

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