Senior Architectural Engineer

Role Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate architectural designs, shop drawings, material submittals, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable codes.
• Coordinate architectural interfaces with structural, MEP, façade, interior design, and specialty consultant teams.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure architectural works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to verify workmanship, material quality, and compliance with approved methodologies.
• Lead architectural design review workshops and provide technical recommendations to resolve design and construction issues.
• Oversee façade systems implementation, ensuring alignment with design intent, performance requirements, and quality standards.
• Review RFIs, technical queries, method statements, and change requests, providing timely resolutions and recommendations.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring activities related to architectural works.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code (SBC), international standards, health and safety requirements, and project-specific guidelines.
• Manage architectural punch lists, defect rectification processes, testing and commissioning support, and project closeout activities.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to facilitate efficient project execution and issue resolution.
• Contribute to risk management initiatives by identifying potential architectural and construction risks and proposing mitigation measures.
• Support document control processes and maintain accurate architectural records within EDMS platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to project teams when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or a related field.
• 12-15 years of relevant architectural engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior architectural engineering role.
• Proven GCC experience on high-rise developments and luxury hospitality projects.
• Experience working within PMC, Project Management Consultancy, or Client Representative environments is highly preferred.
• Ultra-luxury hospitality project experience is highly desirable.
• Technical Knowledge
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Building Code (SBC) and international building standards.
• Expertise in architectural design reviews and technical coordination.
• Sound understanding of façade systems, architectural materials, and construction methodologies.
• Experience in multidisciplinary coordination across architecture, structure, MEP, and specialist disciplines.
• Strong site supervision, QA/QC, testing, commissioning, handover, and closeout experience.
• Software Skills
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Navisworks
• Bluebeam
• Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS)
• Competencies
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.

Technical Knowledge

Software Skills

Competencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within PMC, Project Management Consultancy, or Client Representative environments is highly preferred.