118 Architectural Design jobs in Saudi Arabia

Contract Duration: 24 months

Role Overview:
The Architectural Design Reviewer will assess architectural design submissions to ensure compliance with the approved Urban Identity Guidelines and local design codes. This role requires strong technical review skills, a deep understanding of identity-driven design, and the ability to provide clear, actionable feedback to stakeholders and design teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate architectural plans, elevations, and façade details for compliance with Urban Identity Guidelines.
• Ensure all design documentation aligns with project codes and regional identity requirements.
• Provide technical comments and recommendations to architects, developers, and contractors.
• Support the issuance of compliance reports and certifications.
• Participate in design workshops, stakeholder meetings, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of review procedures and checklists.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• Minimum of 12 years of practical experience in architectural design and code compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with architectural guidelines, building codes, or urban identity regulations.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical requirements clearly.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in relevant design and review software.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

Architectural Director

• Lead the team to execute the overall design and management strategy within the project team
• Coordinate works, provide leadership, and co-ordinate the input and output of all involved parties to meet established objectives
• Review designs and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
• Maintain overall project timelines by closely monitoring the team’s output and making regular assessments of progress in meeting declared objectives
• Assist with business development for prospective clients
• Participate in initiatives to improve the practice and incorporate environmental sustainability best practices
• Conduct pre-design work and feasibility studies, site and zoning analyses
• Define designs to clients' briefs, budgets, timelines, and in compliance with the authorities’ requirements
• Develop designs, taking into consideration technical aspects, relevant codes and standards, and good practices, providing inputs for technical resolution
• Lead the team throughout conceptual and detailed design development
• Develop the overall project schedule
• Review and sign-off on project documentation and tender preparation
• Review and sign-off on material specifications and schedule of finishes
• Manage the project during construction stage, including resolution of site and design matters, and management of project handovers
• Project administration and organisation of records
• Assist in administering any form of building contract
• Check shop drawings
• Manage and liaise with technical officers and architectural coordinators in the coordination, organisation, and preparation of construction documents and drawings
• Work with consultants from various disciplines on design and technical matters
• Perform other project-related duties as required

Pre-requisites and Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, BArch or MArch, Graduate Diploma from recognised and accredited institutions - minimum 15 years experience
• Well-versed in design and leading team members working with the following software: CAD, and 3D modelling software and technologies such as AutoCAD, Rhino/Grasshopper, SketchUp, BIM software (Revit), Enscape, Lumion, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and application of planning and building codes and regulations
• Organised, meticulous, and analytical
• Creative with good aesthetic judgement
• Possesses sound industry knowledge
• Organised and enjoys problem-solving
• Takes a holistic approach to design and works with relevant specialists as needed
• Takes initiative, works methodically and autonomously, and has good time management skills to meet challenging deadlines and client briefs
• Has good verbal and written communication skills

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Role Overview:
The Architectural Design Reviewer will assess architectural design submissions to ensure compliance with the approved Urban Identity Guidelines and local design codes. This role requires strong technical review skills, a deep understanding of identity-driven design, and the ability to provide clear, actionable feedback to stakeholders and design teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate architectural plans, elevations, and fa ade details for compliance with Urban Identity Guidelines.
• Ensure all design documentation aligns with project codes and regional identity requirements.
• Provide technical comments and recommendations to architects, developers, and contractors.
• Support the issuance of compliance reports and certifications.
• Participate in design workshops, stakeholder meetings, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of review procedures and checklists.

Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Architecture.
• Minimum of 12 years of practical experience in architectural design and code compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with architectural guidelines, building codes, or urban identity regulations.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical requirements clearly.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in relevant design and review software.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

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• Lead the team to execute the overall design and management strategy within the project team
• Coordination works, provide leadership, and co-ordinate the input and output of all involved parties to meet established objectives
• Review designs and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
• Maintain overall project timelines by closely monitoring the team’s output and making regular assessments of progress in meeting declared objectives
• Assist with business development for prospective clients
• Participate in initiatives to improve the practice and incorporate environmental sustainability best practices
• Conduct pre-design work and feasibility studies, site and zoning analyses
• Define designs to clients' briefs, budgets, timelines, and in compliance with the authorities requirements
• Develop designs, taking into consideration technical aspects, relevant codes and standards, and good practices, providing inputs for technical resolution
• Lead the team throughout conceptual and detailed design development
• Develop the overall project schedule
• Review and sign-off on project documentation and tender preparation
• Review and sign-off on material specifications and schedule of finishes
• Manage the project during construction stage, including resolution of site and design matters, and management of project handovers
• Project administration and organisation of records
• Assist in administering any form of building contract
• Checking of shop drawings
• Manage and liaise with technical officers and architectural coordinators in the coordination, organisation, and preparation of construction documents and drawings
• Work with consultants from various disciplines on design and technical matters
• Perform other project-related duties as required

Pre-requisites and Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, BArch or MArch, Graduate Diploma from recognised and accredited institutions - minimum 15yrs experience
• Well-versed in design and leading team member working with the following software: CAD, and 3D modelling software and technologies such as AutoCAD, Rhino/Grasshopper, SketchUp, BIM software (Revit), Enscape, Lumion, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and application of planning and building codes and regulations
• Organised, meticulous, and analytical
• Creative with good aesthetic judgement
• Possesses sound industry knowledge
• Organised and enjoys problem-solving
• Takes a holistic approach to design and works with relevant specialists as needed
• Takes initiative, works methodically and autonomously, and has good time management skills to meet challenging deadlines and client briefs
• Has good verbal and written communication skills

Setec is one of the world’s leaders in multidisciplinary engineering; an independent group owned by its engineers who rely on their talent, passion, & know-how. Over the last 60 years, Setec has gained an international reputation for services excellence, with a workforce of 4,000 multidisciplinary specialists throughout the world.

Setec has prestigious references for a wide range of fields that cover infrastructure, transport, water engineering, energy efficient buildings, industrial installations, and project management consultancy services. Playing a role on some of the largest current design & construction projects worldwide, the group’s engineers take on challenges in real estate development by bringing value to the projects they engage.

About the Design Studios project:

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision is an ambitious quality-of-life program dedicated to the improvement of the urban fabric, elevating the built environment, fostering a booming economy, and developing vital communities. Key goals are to recover the architectural and urban identity of all the Kingdom’s regions, genuinely enhance the urban character & pattern, and facilitate comprehensive urban transformation of cities into architecturally and urbanely advanced communities.

One of the most important tools to realize this urban transformation is the Kingdom’s urban identity projects initiative which focuses on defining the Kingdom’s architectural and urban identities by dividing the Kingdom into nineteen realms - each with unique regional & urban identities. This division has led to nineteen design directives for all the KSA regions. These directives provide architectural and urban guidelines to restore and provide architectural and urban identity in a manner that motivates consultancy offices, developers, and citizens to realize the urban identity initiative objectives and, in turn, deliver remarkable benefits to the built environment and urban fabric of the Kingdom’s cities.

The guidelines are prefaced by the general description of architectural and urban patterns. Based on historical studies that highlight major genuine architectural & urban landmarks. The guidelines address architectural design, urban formation & public realm spaces, the organization of architectural elements on building facades and align with directives to foster consistency of these elements together. Guidelines & directives include but are not limited to the design and forms of different elements, materiality & preferred colors, & components that identify the character & pattern of buildings to ensure consistency with the urban pattern requirements.

To advance the region’s development projects consistent with its urban and architectural identity objectives, qualified Design Studios are required to be established. The objective of each Design Studio is to provide consultancy services & directives for new development projects in support of implementing urban & architectural guidelines, detailed codes, design directives & processes.

Key accountabilities

You're responsible for reviewing third-party real estate project design submissions for compliance against KSA regional directives & guidelines, uploading review comments into the Design Studios web portal for Design Studio’s Technical Delivery PM’s review & compliance certificate disposition, and, reviewing its comments with the third-party submitter (&Client, as required) to foster understanding &render compliance advice

• Submittal review & compliance certification process, design review, reports, QA/QC (design evaluation&aesthetics of individual buildings/structures in a development project assessing proposed designs based on criteria such as visual appeal, compatibility with surrounding context & adherence to architectural guidelines.


• Review with compliance with regional architectural heritage, historic districts & conservation areas and includes elements (building materials, facade design, rooflines, fenestration (windows & doors), landscaping & overall architectural character)


• Coordinate Architectural Design Reviewer work

Skills & experience

Bachelor or Master of Architecture +8 years in GCC (especially KSA)

• AIA or RIBA membership and active participation.

• Saudi Council of Engineers accredited Professional Architect or higher accreditation (i.e. Consultant Architect).


• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam and similar design documents and review software.
  
  
  • Microsoft Office, MS Project, MS Visio, Adobe Acrobat, MS Teams
  
  
  
  
  • Doc management systems
  
  
  
  
  • Fluent in Arabic & English both oral and written

Setec is one of the world’s leaders in multidisciplinary engineering; an independent group owned by its engineers who rely on their talent, passion, & know-how. Over the last 60 years, Setec has gained an international reputation for services excellence, with a workforce of 4,000 multidisciplinary specialists throughout the world.

Setec has prestigious references for a wide range of fields that cover infrastructure, transport, water engineering, energy efficient buildings, industrial installations, and project management consultancy services. Playing a role on some of the largest current design & construction projects worldwide, the group’s engineers take on challenges in real estate development by bringing value to the projects they engage.

About the Design Studios project:

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision is an ambitious quality-of-life program dedicated to the improvement of the urban fabric, elevating the built environment, fostering a booming economy, and developing vital communities. Key goals are to recover the architectural and urban identity of all the Kingdom’s regions, genuinely enhance the urban character & pattern, and facilitate comprehensive urban transformation of cities into architecturally and urbanely advanced communities.

One of the most important tools to realize this urban transformation is the Kingdom’s urban identity projects initiative which focuses on defining the Kingdom’s architectural and urban identities by dividing the Kingdom into nineteen realms - each with unique regional & urban identities. This division has led to nineteen design directives for all the KSA regions. These directives provide architectural and urban guidelines to restore and provide architectural and urban identity in a manner that motivates consultancy offices, developers, and citizens to realize the urban identity initiative objectives and, in turn, deliver remarkable benefits to the built environment and urban fabric of the Kingdom’s cities.

The guidelines are prefaced by the general description of architectural and urban patterns. Based on historical studies that highlight major genuine architectural & urban landmarks. The guidelines address architectural design, urban formation & public realm spaces, the organization of architectural elements on building facades and align with directives to foster consistency of these elements together. Guidelines & directives include but are not limited to the design and forms of different elements, materiality & preferred colors, & components that identify the character & pattern of buildings to ensure consistency with the urban pattern requirements.

To advance the region’s development projects consistent with its urban and architectural identity objectives, qualified Design Studios are required to be established. The objective of each Design Studio is to provide consultancy services & directives for new development projects in support of implementing urban & architectural guidelines, detailed codes, design directives & processes.

Key accountabilities

• You're responsible for reviewing third-party real estate project design submissions for compliance against KSA regional directives & guidelines, uploading review comments into the Design Studios web portal for Design Studio’s Technical Delivery PM’s review & compliance certificate disposition, and, reviewing its comments with the third-party submitter (&Client, as required) to foster understanding & render compliance advice.
• Submittal review & compliance certification process, design review, reports, QA/QC (design evaluation & aesthetics of individual buildings/structures in a development project assessing proposed designs based on criteria such as visual appeal, compatibility with surrounding context & adherence to architectural guidelines).
• Review with compliance with regional architectural heritage, historic districts & conservation areas and includes elements (building materials, facade design, rooflines, fenestration (windows & doors), landscaping & overall architectural character).
• Coordinate Architectural Design Reviewer work.

Skills & experience

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture +8 years in GCC (especially KSA).
• AIA or RIBA membership and active participation.
• Saudi Council of Engineers accredited Professional Architect or higher accreditation (i.e. Consultant Architect).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam and similar design documents and review software.
• Microsoft Office, MS Project, MS Visio, Adobe Acrobat, MS Teams.
• Doc management systems.
• Fluent in Arabic & English both oral and written.

Setec is one of the world’s leaders in multidisciplinary engineering; an independent group owned by its engineers who rely on their talent, passion, & know-how. Over the last 60 years, Setec has gained an international reputation for services excellence, with a workforce of 4,000 multidisciplinary specialists throughout the world.

Setec has prestigious references for a wide range of fields that cover infrastructure, transport, water engineering, energy efficient buildings, industrial installations, and project management consultancy services. Playing a role on some of the largest current design & construction projects worldwide, the group’s engineers take on challenges in real estate development by bringing value to the projects they engage.

About the Design Studios project:

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision is an ambitious quality-of-life program dedicated to the improvement of the urban fabric, elevating the built environment, fostering a booming economy, and developing vital communities. Key goals are to recover the architectural and urban identity of all the Kingdom’s regions, genuinely enhance the urban character & pattern, and facilitate comprehensive urban transformation of cities into architecturally and urbanely advanced communities.

One of the most important tools to realize this urban transformation is the Kingdom’s urban identity projects initiative which focuses on defining the Kingdom’s architectural and urban identities by dividing the Kingdom into nineteen realms - each with unique regional & urban identities. This division has led to nineteen design directives for all the KSA regions. These directives provide architectural and urban guidelines to restore and provide architectural and urban identity in a manner that motivates consultancy offices, developers, and citizens to realize the urban identity initiative objectives and, in turn, deliver remarkable benefits to the built environment and urban fabric of the Kingdom’s cities.

The guidelines are prefaced by the general description of architectural and urban patterns. Based on historical studies that highlight major genuine architectural & urban landmarks. The guidelines address architectural design, urban formation & public realm spaces, the organization of architectural elements on building facades and align with directives to foster consistency of these elements together. Guidelines & directives include but are not limited to the design and forms of different elements, materiality & preferred colors, & components that identify the character & pattern of buildings to ensure consistency with the urban pattern requirements.

To advance the region’s development projects consistent with its urban and architectural identity objectives, qualified Design Studios are required to be established. The objective of each Design Studio is to provide consultancy services & directives for new development projects in support of implementing urban & architectural guidelines, detailed codes, design directives & processes.

Key accountabilities

• You're responsible for reviewing third-party real estate project design submissions for compliance against KSA regional directives & guidelines, uploading review comments into the Design Studios web portal for Design Studio’s Technical Delivery PM’s review & compliance certificate disposition, and, reviewing its comments with the third-party submitter (&Client, as required) to foster understanding & render compliance advice.
• Submittal review & compliance certification process, design review, reports, QA/QC (design evaluation & aesthetics of individual buildings/structures in a development project assessing proposed designs based on criteria such as visual appeal, compatibility with surrounding context & adherence to architectural guidelines).
• Review with compliance with regional architectural heritage, historic districts & conservation areas and includes elements (building materials, facade design, rooflines, fenestration (windows & doors), landscaping & overall architectural character).
• Coordinate Architectural Design Reviewer work.

Skills & experience

• Bachelor or Master of Architecture +8 years in GCC (especially KSA).
• AIA or RIBA membership and active participation.
• Saudi Council of Engineers accredited Professional Architect or higher accreditation (i.e. Consultant Architect).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam and similar design documents and review software.
• Microsoft Office, MS Project, MS Visio, Adobe Acrobat, MS Teams.
• Doc management systems.
• Fluent in Arabic & English both oral and written.

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

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:

• Precast concrete products and architectural elements

The primary role revolves around overseeing the architectural design process from start to finish, ensuring that all designs meet client requirements, functional, and aesthetically pleasing, overseeing the development of detailed construction plans and Material Selection.

• Drafting and Design: Produce complete architectural concept drawings based on the direction of client using software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, 3D Max, Lumion, Unreal Engine.
• Building Code Compliance: Ensure that architectural drawings and designs comply with relevant building codes and standards to ensure designs meet legal requirements.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Collaborate with engineers and design manager to incorporate design changes, resolve conflicts, and ensure the overall integrity of the architectural project.
• Documentation Management: Organize and maintain architectural drawings and documents, including revisions, markups, and as-built drawings.
• Detailing and Specification : Develop detailed drawings and specifications for architectural elements, such as doors, windows, finishes, and materials.
• Presentation and Visualization: Prepare presentation materials, renderings, and visualizations to communicate design concepts to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities
• Quality Assurance and Review: Review architectural drawings and documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Construction Support: Provide support during the construction phase by responding to requests for information (RFIs), clarifying design intent, and reviewing submittals and shop drawings.
• Professional Development: Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and advancements in architectural technology and software. Pursue professional development opportunities, such as training courses, workshops, or certifications, to enhance your skills and expertise as an architectural draughtsman.

• Conceptual Design: Creating initial design concepts and sketches based on client requirements, project specifications, and site conditions.
• Detailing and Annotation: Ensuring that drawings are properly annotated with dimensions, notes, and symbols is crucial.
• Interpretation of Specifications: Must interpret engineering specifications, sketches, and technical documents accurately to translate them into detailed drawings.
• Drafting Software Proficiency : Proficiency in drafting software software such as AutoCAD, REVIT, 3D Max, Lumion, Unreal Engine, for creating technical drawings efficiently and accurately.
• Documentation and Record-keeping : Maintaining accurate documentation and records of all drawings, revisions, and project communications is vital for traceability and accountability.
• Communication and Collaboration : Effective communication with engineers, designers to clarify requirements, address issues, and ensure alignment throughout the design process.
• Project Coordination : Depending on the size and scope of projects, you may be involved in coordinating drawing production schedules and deadlines.
• Quality Assurance and Review: Conduct thorough reviews of their own work and participate in design reviews with project teams to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.

Bachelor Degree in Architectural Engineering

Architectural Draftsman/Design Architect - Riyadh KSA (MNC)

• Analysing building specifications, codes, and sites.
• Creating technical drawings from architects' sketches and specifications.
• Using CAD software to create drawings that incorporate exact measurements, calculations, building codes, and other construction details.
• Printing CAD drawing schematics for use by architects, construction managers, and structural and maintenance engineers.
• Entering CAD data into building information modelling (BIM) systems to create 3-D models and renderings.
• Preparing drawings, charts, and records with CAD equipment and conventional drafting techniques.
• Visiting construction sites to perform measurements and calculate dimensions as needed.
• Collaborating with architects and construction engineers to ensure adherence to building specifications and industry regulations.
• Keeping abreast of the latest developments and technologies in architectural design.

Must Have :

• An associate’s degree or certification program in architectural drafting, or similar.
• Prior experience as an architectural draftsman will be advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• In-depth knowledge of building design, specifications, codes, and structural analysis.
• Ability to apply the fundamentals of sketching and design.
• Mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Great analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

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