Senior Lead Site Interior Designer

Job description / Role

Senior Site Interior Designer (Hospitality)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Sector: Luxury Hospitality / Five-Star Hotels

About the Role

Our client, a world-renowned international multi-disciplinary consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Site Interior Designer to lead the on-site execution of iconic, large-scale hotel projects in Riyadh.

This is an elite, senior-level appointment for a professional who thrives in the high-pressure environment of a construction site. You will be the guardian of design intent, ensuring that the transition from paper to physical reality meets the exacting standards of luxury hospitality. We are looking for a veteran of the industry with a proven track record of seeing massive projects through to the finish line.

Key Responsibilities

* Site Supervision & Leadership: Lead the on-site interior design team, overseeing the execution of complex fit-outs for large-scale, five-star hotel developments.
* Design Fidelity: Ensure all site works strictly adhere to the approved design intent, technical specifications, and high-end aesthetic requirements.
* Full Lifecycle Delivery: Manage the project from site mobilization through to the final snagging, commissioning, and successful handover to the operator/client.
* Technical Review: Review and approve shop drawings, material samples, and mock-ups, ensuring they meet the project's quality and performance standards.
* Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary technical liaison between the design office, the contractor, sub-consultants, and the client.
* Quality Assurance (QA/QC): Implement rigorous quality control procedures on-site to minimize defects and ensure a "gold-standard" finish.
* Problem Solving: Proactively resolve technical design issues and site conflicts with diplomacy and technical expertise.

What We Offer

* Iconic Projects: The opportunity to lead the delivery of some of the most prestigious hospitality developments currently under construction in Riyadh.
* Professional Environment: Join an international consultancy with a reputation for excellence and a multi-disciplinary support network.
* Stability: A role within a firm that values longevity and offers a solid career path for senior professionals.
* Compensation: A highly competitive senior-level package, reflective of the responsibility and expertise required for this role.

How to Apply

This is a senior role requiring a specific set of built-work credentials. Please only apply if your experience matches the requirements above.

* Experience: A minimum of 15 years of professional experience at a supervisory level, with a career heavily weighted toward on-site hospitality delivery.
* Project Track Record: You must have completed and delivered at least two large-scale hotel projects in the Middle East region, specifically demonstrating longevity from the start of site works through to project handover.
* Background: A Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a reputable institution.
* High-Caliber Pedigree: A solid work history with prestigious, high-caliber international practices and a portfolio of built, recognized projects.
* On-Site Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of interior fit-outs, joinery detailing, luxury finishes, and MEP coordination within interior spaces.
* Professional Stature: Strong leadership skills, a commanding presence on-site, and the ability to manage complex relationships with contractors and clients.

Our client, a world-renowned international multi-disciplinary consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Site Interior Designer to lead the on-site execution of iconic, large-scale hotel projects in Riyadh.

This is an elite, senior-level appointment for a professional who thrives in the high-pressure environment of a construction site. You will be the guardian of design intent, ensuring that the transition from paper to physical reality meets the exacting standards of luxury hospitality. We are looking for a veteran of the industry with a proven track record of seeing massive projects through to the finish line.

About the Company

Blake Anderson is a boutique consultancy based in the UK, with a satellite office in Dubai. Specialising in Technical and Construction Recruitment, Blake Anderson provides a superior service to clients and candidates within the construction and technical sectors.

We concentrate on placing professionals throughout the world, focusing mainly on the Middle East and Asia, drawing on both the global and local markets for highly qualified professionals. In order to attract the best talent, we invest in various high-end advertising mediums.

With a database of 1,000's of candidates, our experienced consultants have a wealth of recruitment knowledge and have a consultative approach at all times, ensuring a second to none service.