Interior & FF&E Engineer % (m/f)

About ARX | Smart Minds

ARX is a global network specializing in engineering, design, and architecture, providing 360° consulting, project management, and technical services across various sectors. With offices spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, ARX combines global expertise with local knowledge. The company is expanding its presence in the Middle East with offices in the UAE and KSA, reinforcing its position in the GCC market.

The Role: Interior & FF&E Engineer

ARX | Smart Minds is seeking an Interior & FF&E Engineer for its office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires a candidate with over 10 years of experience who possesses strong design judgment to create cohesive, durable interiors suitable for their users. The ideal candidate will understand the impact of furniture and equipment decisions on spatial planning, building services, and daily operations, working effectively with designers and suppliers to align procurement with approved design decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage interior design and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) scope across the program's buildings.
• Review interior packages, finishes schedules, and FF&E specifications against client briefs and approved design intent.
• Coordinate furniture and equipment layouts with architectural dimensions, circulation, MEP services, and IT connection requirements.
• Verify that finishes and products meet client standards, durability, maintenance, and life-safety requirements.
• Review samples and mock-ups, documenting selections and outstanding comments before procurement proceeds.
• Assess procurement submittals and proposed substitutions for compatibility with approved finishes and FF&E schedules.
• Track procurement, delivery, and installation interfaces, identifying missing vendor information or decisions affecting the program.
• Coordinate installation requirements, fixing provisions, access, and clearances with design teams and specialist suppliers.
• Maintain FF&E and finishes review records and follow technical queries and design comments through to close-out.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Must meet client security vetting requirements.
• Demonstrated design judgment for creating cohesive and durable interiors.
• Understanding of how furniture and equipment decisions impact spatial planning, building services, and daily operations.
• Ability to collaborate with designers and suppliers, assessing alternatives against intended quality.

Benefits of Working with ARX

• Opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking, synergistic, and innovative team.
• Exposure to projects driving development in the Middle East and North African regions.
• Professional growth and developmental avenues tailored to career aspirations.