Senior Architect - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary up to £120k (tax free)
Permanent Position
Excellent opportunity for an ambitious Senior Architect who is either already based in KSA, or looking to relocate for their next career move. Our client is an established, architectural and multi-disciplinary practice with head offices in the UK and Riyadh. They have a steady, expanding pipeline of projects, that has been developed through their collaborative and pragmatic approach allowing them to curate long term client partnerships resulting in consistent repeat business. Their main sectors of work encompass Retail, Aviation, Hospitality and Luxury Residential sectors with projects at a global scale.
For this particular position you would be based in their Riyadh Office (c.100 employees), and would initially step into a high value (2400sqm) private residential development for a prestigious KSA client, with the long term versatility to contribute to other works in the portfolio. The project is currently at outline planning stage, as the Senior Architect you would act as the main project Lead, collaborating with and managing the client, overseeing and coordinating the project as it progress through the stages, and be in charge of the Architectural project team. This is not a production focused role, there is an emphasis on project management and leadership abilities, so candidates should have familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit in order to act as an oversight to review, amend and coordinate packages/drawings as needed for the project.
Main Responsibilities of the Role …
- Project Leadership - Lead large scale design projects, ensuring high standards and alignment with the client's vision.
- Collaboration - Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, integrating architectural and engineering expertise to develop innovative and sustainable solutions.
- Client Interaction - Serve as the main point of contact for project stakeholders, providing updates, managing expectations, and incorporating feedback.
- Team Development - Mentor junior architects, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and attention to detail.
Ideal Skills + Experience …
- Architect with a minimum of 10+ yrs industry experience - either UK or Overseas qualified with relevant degree/accreditations.
- Experience working on High End/ Luxury Residential, or Large Scale/ High Rise or Residential Masterplans in the middle east is essential for this role - General experience in Retail, Aviation or Hospitality Sectors is also a valuable bonus.
- Leadership abilities - proven track record of project, client and team management, with a focus on communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
- Design + Technical expertise - comfortable taking a brief and contributing to design development, familiarity with building regulations, compliance, on site experience.
- Software - proficienty in AutoCAD / Revit.
What's in it for you? A progressive future, joining a practice that's been a key player in the Saudi market for over 20 years, with the chance to grow with the business as they broaden their portfolio in and outside of the middle east, opportunities to progress into senior management and broaden your skill set. The chance to contribute to impactful, industry leading projects, with high quality design. Be part of a collaborative team, dedicated to innovation and sustainable humancentric design. Take ownership over projects and your team, acting as a mentor and giving back to the industry. And of course, an excellent benefits package and competitive tax free salary.
If this sounds like you and you've got all or some of the relevant skills, this is could be a great next step in your career. We have lots more information and opportunities, so please get in touch with your CV.
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Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.