10 Building Design jobs in Saudi Arabia

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced
Architectural Renovation Design Engineer
with a strong background in the design and coordination of renovation projects for existing buildings. The ideal candidate should be able to evaluate existing architectural conditions and develop innovative design solutions that blend modern functionality with structural constraints and heritage considerations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site assessments to analyze existing architectural elements and spatial layouts.
• Develop architectural design proposals for renovation and retrofitting, respecting historical or structural limitations.
• Prepare detailed drawings, floor plans, elevations, and design documentation using tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp.
• Coordinate design efforts with MEP and structural teams to ensure integration and feasibility.
• Select appropriate materials and finishes suited for renovation projects.
• Ensure all designs comply with local codes, regulations, and sustainability standards.
• Participate in design review meetings and client presentations.
• Provide support during construction to ensure adherence to design intent.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in architectural renovation and design projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and other design tools.
• Strong design and visualization skills.
• Familiarity with restoration techniques, building codes, and adaptive reuse strategies.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

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We're Hiring: Design Manager | Construction Sector | Saudi Arabia

Join our fast-growing construction company and take the lead in managing multi-disciplinary design activities from concept through execution. We're seeking an experienced
Design Manager
with a strong track record in coordinating architecture, structural, and MEP design packages to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the design process from pre-concept to IFC stage.
• Liaise with consultants, clients, and internal departments to align design objectives.
• Review and approve design deliverables ensuring compliance with project standards.
• Lead value engineering and design optimization initiatives.
• Oversee design documentation and control systems.
• Support tendering teams with design-related inputs and clarifications.
• Drive integration between design, construction, and procurement teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 10 years' experience, preferably with major contracting firms in Egypt, KSA or GCC.
• Strong knowledge of local authority requirements and international codes.
• Proven ability to lead design coordination and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you're passionate about design excellence and want to shape the future of landmark construction projects, we want to hear from you.

Qiddiya Investment Company is committed to delivering a transformative entertainment and leisure destination in Saudi Arabia, and we are actively seeking a Director for Rail Stations Design & Construction - Transportation. In this leadership role, you will manage the design and construction phases of our rail stations, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of functionality, safety, and aesthetics.

Your expertise will be essential in coordinating with engineering teams, contractors, and various stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of rail stations within the overall transportation infrastructure of Qiddiya.

• Project Planning & Coordination : Lead the planning and execution of Q Express Stations construction projects, including site surveys, stakeholder engagement, and environmental considerations.
• Design Oversight : Work closely with architects and engineers to create station layouts that optimize functionality, accessibility, safety, and aesthetic design.
• Technical Design Approval : Ensure all designs comply with regulatory codes, safety standards, and client specifications. Review and approve architectural and engineering designs for the station.
• Construction Management : Oversee the construction of Q Express Stations, ensuring adherence to the Employer’s Requirements and the Stakeholders Agreement.
• Stakeholder Liaison : Coordinate with local authorities, transportation agencies, government bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure the project aligns with broader transportation infrastructure plans.
• Budget Management : Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control measures are in place and the project is completed within the allocated financial resources.
• Safety Compliance : Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental protocols during the design and construction phases.
• Quality Control : Ensure the station meets high-quality standards and complies with all construction and design specifications.
• Logistics Management : Oversee logistical planning, including material procurement, scheduling, and site management, to ensure seamless construction operations.
• Final Inspection & Handover : Conduct final inspections to ensure all aspects of the Q Express Stations meet client requirements and industry standards. Oversee the official handover of the completed station.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 12 - 15 years of experience in the design and construction of transportation infrastructure, particularly rail stations.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in construction management, project management, or safety (e.g., PMP, LEED, NEBOSH) are an advantage.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale transportation projects from inception to completion.
• Strong understanding of rail station design principles, construction methodologies, and industry standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and direct diverse teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience in the Middle East construction market is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Looking to make your mark in digital engineering? Lead the way in designing smart cities as a CAD Technician in Riyadh.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it'll be anything but ordinary.

Your next role

Buro Happold has a clear strategic plan, strong learning culture and entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to thrive.

You'll be part of something bigger than us all where sustainability, equity, social and performance outcomes matter. All of Buro Happold is committed to doing the right thing, even when that's the hardest thing. This is a genuine opportunity to make impact - and leave real legacy.

Your key duties

We're seeking a Senior CAD Technician (Digital Infrastructure) to join our team and play a crucial role in delivering digital infrastructure excellence across multidisciplinary projects. You'll support telecommunications, fiber optic networks, ICT ducting, and related dry-utilities design through precise and coordinated CAD and Civil 3D outputs. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our infrastructure delivery, shaping the built environment with technical excellence and collaborative innovation.

• Prepare, update, and maintain detailed CAD drawings and 3D models for telecom and ICT utility layouts using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Translate engineering sketches and design inputs into accurate technical drawings—plans, sections, profiles, and construction documentation.
• Develop utility corridor layouts and cross-sections that integrate seamlessly with water, sewer, power, road alignments, and other civil infrastructure.
• Identify and flag potential clashes or policy deviations, coordinating resolution with engineering and BIM teams.
• Ensure compliance with CAD standards, company protocols, and local authority requirements; maintain version control and structured project documentation.
• Collaborate with design engineers, BIM specialists, and utility coordinators to refine and optimize technical outputs and issue accurate IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings.
• Self-review and quality-check all deliverables for clarity, accuracy, and completeness before submission.

Your skills and experience

• A Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Drafting, or a related technical discipline.
• Solid experience in dry-utilities infrastructure design—especially telecom, ICT, and fiber-optics networks.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including utility profiling capabilities.
• Strong working knowledge of digital infrastructure standards, best practices, and design coordination workflows.
• Exceptional attention to detail, adept at managing multiple technical drawing deliverables across large-scale projects.
• Effective at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams under tight deadlines; excellent organizational and communication skills.

What we offer you

• Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world's most respected consultancies.
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Attractive salary and benefits package
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
• An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from the exceptional.

At Buro Happold, everyone else's extraordinary is just our everyday. Apply today and be a part of our legacy.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other's differences is key, we want employees to feel they don't have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

For nationalization purposes – This role is for Saudis only.

Who We Are

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.LC. (ALEC), part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a large construction company with related businesses operating in the GCC with a presence in Africa. ALEC has consistently evolved and grown over the last 20 years to become a trusted partner for the execution of complex and iconic construction projects. The company builds and provides construction solutions to exceed our clients' expectations for quality, safety, functionality, and aesthetics.

ALEC has extensive experience in complex projects across diverse sectors including airports, retail, hotels & resorts, high-rise buildings, themed projects as well as construction management, design management, estimating, cost planning and procurement. ALEC also possesses a Design and Build capability, which enables us to provide integrated construction solutions to our clients.

ALEC offers its clients a complete turnkey solution with construction, MEP, fit-out, energy efficiency solutions and solar opportunities, facilities management capabilities, heavy equipment rental as well as technology systems.

We are looking for highly motivated KSA graduates to join our team in Saudi Arabia.

The individual will be responsible for (but not limited to):

Role Overview

We are currently seeking
Junior Architects
with years of experience to join our team in Saudi Arabia. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about design coordination, technical excellence, and contributing to high-impact construction projects.

You will be responsible for supporting the execution of construction activities from initiation to closeout, ensuring alignment with project schedules, specifications, and design standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design Coordination & Documentation

• Review tender and IFC models including 2D drawings, BIM models, and asset data in accordance with ISO19650 standards.
• Resolve design conflicts through RFIs, CVIs, and collaborative workshops.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design inputs to ensure clarity and alignment across teams.
• Assist the Design Coordinator in managing subcontractor scope and technical reviews.

Technical Oversight

• Prepare and track RFIs and CVIs to ensure design clarity and contract compliance.
• Review subcontractor and workshop drawings for alignment with specifications.
• Monitor drawing delivery schedules and ensure timely submissions.
• Liaise with the Planning Department to align design deliverables with project timelines.
• Support the Temporary Works Coordinator to ensure structural safety in temporary works.

As-Built & Close-Out Support

• Manage redline/as-built processes and coordinate updates with modelers.
• Collaborate with the document control team to ensure accurate submission and publishing of final documentation.

Candidate Profile

• Saudi (mandatory for nationalization purposes).
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience in a contractor's design office or similar architectural role.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and collaboration tools such as Revizto or Navisworks.
• Familiar with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative.
• Aligned with ALEC's core values: Integrity, Courage, Value Our People, Reliability, Innovation.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on some of Saudi Arabia's most technically challenging and high-profile projects.
• A forward-thinking environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.
• A collaborative team culture where your contributions directly impact project success.
• Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

The 3D Architectural CAD Technician (Senior) supports the spatial and technical development of large-scale immersive, cultural, and themed environments.

This role ensures creative concepts are accurately translated into buildable architectural and scenic documentation, working closely with Creative Direction, 3D Experience Design Director, Art Direction, and Scenic Design to deliver precise, fabrication-ready drawings that align with narrative, aesthetic, and operational intent.

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed CAD drawings, plans, sections, and elevations for immersive and themed environments.
• Translate conceptual sketches, 3D models, and artistic layouts into accurate architectural documentation.
• Collaborate with Scenic, Industrial, and Lighting Designers to integrate structural, electrical, and AV considerations into the spatial design.
• Maintain drawing standards, layer structures, and version control across all project phases.
• Coordinate with fabrication and construction teams to ensure documentation aligns with build methods, materials, and site constraints.
• Review consultant and vendor drawings to ensure adherence to design intent

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or related design/technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in architectural drafting or CAD documentation for immersive, exhibition, museum, or themed entertainment projects.
• Proven ability to deliver precise documentation in complex, multi-disciplinary creative environments.

Technical Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, or Vectorworks.
• Strong understanding of construction detailing, materials, and fabrication processes.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling and visualization workflows.

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Salary: SAR 50,000 – 60,000 per month

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Benefits: + medical insurance & annual paid leave

Company: Leading international consultancy.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Design Manager who comes from an architectural background with at least 15+ years of experience within large complex design/architecture projects, preferably on heritage/cultural programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must come from an Architectural background, working across multiple disciplines to ensure all designs are delivered on time and within budget.
• Experience working with the client to understand their design brief while coordinating with external consultants.
• Must have worked for client-side or international PM/CM consultants.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders and have full project lifecycle experience.
• Will be reporting to the Design Director & Project Director of the programme.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture is mandatory.
• Cultural/Heritage experience is mandatory.
• At least 15 years of experience in design or architecture.
• Previous experience of leading complex design projects.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

A leading engineering consultancy firm in Khobar is seeking to recruit qualified Architectural engineer for the following positions (Arabic Speakers preferred):

• Architectural Engineer:
• 7 to 9 years of experience in design and project supervision.
• Candidates must be available for immediate hiring
• Available in Khobar or Dammam
• Have owned car
• SCE Registered and Iqama must be Architectural Engineer with professional classification

Interviews will be scheduled on Wednesday.

Only candidates who meet the required qualifications should submit their CVs.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Are you SCE Registered Architectural Engineer Iqama?
• Are you ready to join Immediately and within 3 days maximum?

Experience:

• Supervision and Project management: 1 year (Required)
• Design: 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Khobar (Required)