16 City Design jobs in Saudi Arabia

A unique opportunity has arisen for a senior landscape architecture professional to play a leading role in one of Saudi Arabia's most ambitious real estate developments.

Working at the forefront of placemaking and public realm design, this role will oversee landscape and public realm delivery across multiple assets and phases, each with its own identity and theme. The remit extends project-wide, combining vision with systemisation to ensure seamless integration of landscape, infrastructure, and public realm elements.

The Senior Director will be responsible for leading a new and rapidly expanding team, embedding robust processes and governance frameworks, and ensuring that all public realm and landscape works are delivered to the highest international standards. The role will focus less on pure design authorship and more on delivery oversight, cross-departmental collaboration, and the codification of processes to ensure consistency across the programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing landscape architecture and public realm delivery across the projects.
• Embedding governance and systemised processes across design and delivery.
• Managing integration and interfaces with infrastructure, transport, and other departments.
• Leading, mentoring, and growing a multi-disciplinary team.
• Driving progress on key deliverables and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Candidate requirements:

• Extensive senior-level experience in landscape architecture, public realm, or related fields.
• Proven track record in large-scale, complex projects such as giga-projects, world events, or destination cities.
• Delivery-side or client-side background preferred; design studio experience alone is not sufficient.
• Strong process and systemisation skills, with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience in the Middle East highly desirable, ideally with mega-projects or large-scale developers.
• Ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and navigate complex governance structures.

This is a high-impact position within a rapidly growing mega development, offering the chance to shape public realm and placemaking at an unprecedented scale.

How to Apply

To arrange a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Matt Donovan at MRG.

The Director of Design Management is a critical role within the City Design Integration team at NEOM The LINE, reporting directly to the Executive Director of City Design Integration. This role is focused on overseeing the design work carried out by the City Asset Design Architect in relation to the city public open space and primary circulation. You’ll ensure that these essential elements are designed to the client’s requirements whilst enabling the overall performance of the city.

• Lead the management of design activities for public realm ensuring it meets the requirements of the project.
• Serve as the main point of contact between the City Design Integration team and the Architectural Consultant responsible for these key assets.
• Oversee the Architectural Consultant’s work, providing guidance, feedback, and direction to ensure that all design deliverables align with NEOM The LINE’s requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with other design teams, including Urban Realm, Infrastructure Engineer, Anchor Asset and Community designers, to integrate the design of public realm seamlessly into the broader cityscape.
• Manage the design process to completion, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Work closely with the Executive Director of City Design Integration and other senior leaders to develop and implement strategies for the design of city public realm that contribute to the overall vision of NEOM The LINE.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any design challenges, ensuring that the design of city public realm is cohesive and aligned with the project’s broader objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and creative working environment

• 25+ Extensive experience in urban planning/architecture, with a focus on large-scale urban development and public spaces.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to oversee complex design projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of architectural design principles, particularly in the context of critical city assets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with architectural consultants, design teams, and senior leadership.
• A strategic thinker with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality design that meets the project’s vision and standards.
• Experience in managing design processes, timelines, and budgets, with a focus on achieving project goals within constraints.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About the Role

The Senior Manager City Public Realm Design is a critical role within the City Design Integration team at NEOM The LINE. This role is focused on overseeing the design work carried out by the City Asset Design Architect in relation to the city public open space and primary circulation. You’ll ensure that these essential elements are designed to the client’s requirements whilst enabling the overall performance of the city.

• Lead the management of design activities for public realm ensuring it meets the requirements of the project.
• Serve as the main point of contact between the City Design Integration team and the Architectural Consultant responsible for these key assets.
• Oversee the Architectural Consultant’s work, providing guidance, feedback, and direction to ensure that all design deliverables align with NEOM The LINE’s requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with other design teams, including Urban Realm, Infrastructure Engineer, Anchor Asset and Community designers, to integrate the design of public realm seamlessly into the broader cityscape.
• Manage the design process to completion, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Work closely with the Director of City Design Integration and other senior leaders to develop and implement strategies for the design of city public realm that contribute to the overall vision of NEOM The LINE.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any design challenges, ensuring that the design of city public realm is cohesive and aligned with the project’s broader objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and creative working environment

• Extensive experience in urban planning/architecture, with a focus on large-scale urban development and public spaces.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to oversee complex design projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of architectural design principles, particularly in the context of critical city assets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with architectural consultants, design teams, and senior leadership.
• A strategic thinker with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality design that meets the project’s vision and standards.
• Experience in managing design processes, timelines, and budgets, with a focus on achieving project goals within constraints.

A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About the Role:

The Senior Manager City Public Realm Design is a critical role within the City Design Integration team at NEOM The LINE. This role is focused on overseeing the design work carried out by the City Asset Design Architect in relation to the city public open space and primary circulation. You’ll ensure that these essential elements are designed to the client’s requirements whilst enabling the overall performance of the city.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the management of design activities for public realm ensuring it meets the requirements of the project.
• Serve as the main point of contact between the City Design Integration team and the Architectural Consultant responsible for these key assets.
• Oversee the Architectural Consultant’s work, providing guidance, feedback, and direction to ensure that all design deliverables align with NEOM The LINE’s requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with other design teams, including Urban Realm, Infrastructure Engineer, Anchor Asset and Community designers, to integrate the design of public realm seamlessly into the broader cityscape.
• Manage the design process to completion, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Work closely with the Director of City Design Integration and other senior leaders to develop and implement strategies for the design of city public realm that contribute to the overall vision of NEOM The LINE.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve any design challenges, ensuring that the design of city public realm is cohesive and aligned with the project’s broader objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and creative working environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive experience in urban planning/architecture, with a focus on large-scale urban development and public spaces.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to oversee complex design projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of architectural design principles, particularly in the context of critical city assets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with architectural consultants, design teams, and senior leadership.
• A strategic thinker with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality design that meets the project’s vision and standards.
• Experience in managing design processes, timelines, and budgets, with a focus on achieving project goals within constraints.

A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Role Purpose:

Provide strategic oversight for the development of the masterplan design by establishing key guidelines on land use, zoning, elevations, utilities, and related areas, while identifying opportunities to optimize property utilization in new projects. The Manager will ensure the delivery of a sustainable built environment aligned with international design and sustainability standards, thereby driving the achievement of the company's long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the optimization of the master development process by managing master planners and ensuring that lessons learned from each design stage are applied to subsequent phases.
• Oversee the preparation of urban strategies for land development that address both short- and long-term organizational objectives.
• Direct the collection, analysis, and preparation of data for studies, reports, and recommendations, ensuring effective coordination with internal departments, external consultants, and stakeholders.
• Guide the development of urban planning designs, sketches, briefs, and presentations to meet both internal and external requirements.
• Review and validate layouts, reports, studies, and other deliverables to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure full compliance with international standards, local codes, the Saudi Building Code, and company design requirements.
• Identify and evaluate urban planning opportunities and constraints, providing strategic recommendations.
• Establish and maintain urban planning guidelines with a focus on urban fabric, built forms, and public realms.
• Develop and manage relationships with Master Planners, Architectural firms, and other key partners.
• Monitor and ensure that master plans and designs are developed within budget parameters set by the Finance Department.
• Provide leadership and oversight for development and master planning activities, ensuring alignment across all project phases.
• Coordinate with relevant departments throughout project development to integrate master planning objectives.
• Drive the development and implementation of departmental policies, systems, processes, and controls to ensure compliance with procedural and legislative requirements, while delivering quality, cost-effective services in a consistent and professional manner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture or equivalent from a recognized and accredited university, master's degree in mechanical engineering or architecture or equivalent from a recognized and accredited university is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in a similar field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

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Job Description
Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with a solid background in architecture and urban design to lead the implementation of urban design codes.

Strong command of project management practices, design review processes, and stakeholder coordination.

Reports To:
Asset Design Management

Location:
Abha, Saudi Arabia

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the implementation of urban design codes across multiple stakeholders and projects.
• Review and interpret submitted architectural proposals for compliance and approvals.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure adherence to design review processes and criteria.
• Manage external consultants and design teams from the client/PMC side, ensuring alignment with project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Develop project plans, monitor progress, manage timelines, and ensure timely delivery of key milestones.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and manage change effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver clear presentations and training sessions to stakeholders and government entities.
• Document decisions, maintain records, and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment among all project participants.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or urban design.
• Minimum of 12 years (if Saudi) or 18 years (if non-Saudi) of experience in architecture, urban design, or project management within the built environment.
• Fluency in Arabic (must) and proficiency in English.
• Strong understanding of urban design code frameworks, planning regulations, and design review principles.
• Proven project management skills, including planning, coordination, resource management, and reporting.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with a solid background in architecture and urban design to lead the implementation of urban design codes.

Strong command of project management practices, design review processes, and stakeholder coordination.

Reports To: Asset Design Management

Location: Abha, Saudi Arabia

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and manage the implementation of urban design codes across multiple stakeholders and projects.
• Review and interpret submitted architectural proposals for compliance and approvals.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure adherence to design review processes and criteria.
• Manage external consultants and design teams from the client/PMC side, ensuring alignment with project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Develop project plans, monitor progress, manage timelines, and ensure timely delivery of key milestones.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and manage change effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver clear presentations and training sessions to stakeholders and government entities.
• Document decisions, maintain records, and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment among all project participants.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or urban design.
• Minimum of 12 years (if Saudi) or 18 years (if non-Saudi) of experience in architecture, urban design, or project management within the built environment.
• Fluency in Arabic (must) and proficiency in English.
• Strong understanding of urban design code frameworks, planning regulations, and design review principles.
• Proven project management skills, including planning, coordination, resource management, and reporting.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Manager - Cost Planning to join our City Assets team at Qiddiya Investment Company. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate and strategic cost planning for the development of city assets that align with our vision of transforming Saudi Arabia's entertainment landscape. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in cost management and demonstrate a strong ability to lead cost planning initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to be a key player in one of the world's most innovative projects.

• Lead and overview the cost planning processes for city assets, ensuring that they are aligned with project goals and timelines.
• Implement advanced cost planning methodologies to optimize resource allocation and budgeting.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, and engineers to create comprehensive cost plans that support design objectives.
• Manage relationships with external cost consultants, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to project specifications.
• Utilize analytical tools and techniques to monitor project costs and identify deviation from budgets.
• Provide expert guidance on cost risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and develop junior staff in cost planning methodologies and practices.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to present cost reports and updates, fostering transparency and informed decision-making.

• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in cost planning, specifically focusing on large-scale infrastructure or city development projects.
• Strong background in client-side project management or quantity surveying is preferred.
• Professional qualifications such as RICS, AIQS, or similar are highly desirable.
• A proven track record of leading cost planning efforts with demonstrated results in financial efficiency.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in cost estimation software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with diverse project teams and stakeholders.

Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.