Architect Senior📣 إعلان

About Gensler and the Role

Gensler is a global design firm that designs for people, leveraging a global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. The firm is committed to sustainability in the built environment, having launched the Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3) in 2019 with a pledge to eliminate all greenhouse gases from its work by 2030. Gensler is seeking a Senior Architect to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position.

The Senior Architect will collaborate across the studio, leading teams in developing design solutions and coordinating projects through all phases. This role requires leveraging industry expertise, design abilities, and technical acumen to drive projects from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the design and delivery for a range of project types, including hospitality, residential, and retail.
• Lead project meetings and presentations, ensuring clients are adequately briefed on project progress.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements, standards, and policies for completion to share with project teams.
• Lead communication between the project team, clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Actively lead project teams of various sizes for successful delivery.
• Assist in establishing overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with the Design Manager and Design Director.
• Ensure all work is carried out to client requirements, with the design team working to correct specifications and delivering a high-quality and timely product.
• Anticipate and resolve complex technical and design issues as they arise during document preparation and construction administration.
• Collaborate with the design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and other vendors to meet overall project objectives.
• Provide design and technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve design and technical challenges.
• Lead more junior members of staff: motivate and ensure quality of work, ensure clear communication, and understand the skills of the team and wider office resources.
• Be involved in office, regional, and sector business development initiatives.
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.

Sustainability Commitment

• Be an advocate for Gensler's sustainability commitments internally and externally.
• Make sustainability an integral part of every project.
• Define project sustainability targets in collaboration with the client and the project team at the start of each project.
• Understand clients' ESG goals and work with project teams towards achieving them.
• Support and encourage team members to pursue sustainability learning.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive portfolio of work, preferably across various practice areas.
• 10+ years of project experience in an architectural practice with experience in several practice areas.
• Demonstrable experience in large projects with complex stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain and nurture existing client relationships and build new ones.
• Proven performance in leading the design and delivery process across the entire project lifecycle.
• Experience leading, managing, and mentoring multiple project teams.
• Proven experience in fiscal accountability on various project types.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices is required. Previous experience in sustainable design projects is preferred, with at least one built project in the candidate's portfolio showcasing certifications such as LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Architect and a recognized contributor to high-profile, design-driven projects. This role requires innovative thinking balanced with the ability to present real-world technical solutions to new design challenges. Candidates should thrive with personal responsibility and accountability, while embracing open communication and team-oriented success.

A well-rounded, strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design, management, and technical project resolution is essential to help shape a vision for the future. The ability to handle challenging situations with tact, grace, and emotional intelligence, alongside a demonstrated passion for design thinking, is also required.

Work Environment and Collaboration

This role operates within a collaborative and supportive team environment in Riyadh. The Senior Architect will work closely with the Principal-In-Charge, the Design Director, and the Design Manager to develop projects from conceptual design through execution. A thoughtful approach to design forms the foundation of the practice, as clients trust in the transformative power of design.