Lead Architect (PMC) Metro

About Systra

SYSTRA is a global engineering and consultancy group specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA focuses on designing safe and sustainable transport solutions to enhance social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education, and leisure worldwide. The company operates in over 80 countries, providing services from design to maintenance across the project lifecycle.

Role Overview

SYSTRA is seeking a Lead Architect (PMC) for a major metro project in Riyadh, with a primary focus on station architecture. This full-time role requires over 10 years of experience and involves overseeing architectural aspects from design through construction within complex transportation environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong design review, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural review and coordination for metro station projects within the PMC scope.
• Review architectural designs, drawings, specifications, reports, and material submissions for compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Oversee architectural coordination with structural, civil, MEP, urban design, and specialist systems teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Monitor design development and construction progress related to architectural works across stations and associated assets.
• Support the client and PMC leadership in architectural decision-making, technical reviews, and design quality assurance.
• Review contractor and consultant submissions, including shop drawings, method statements, mock-ups, and material samples.
• Identify design issues, coordination clashes, technical risks, and constructability concerns, and support timely resolution.
• Participate in design review workshops, technical meetings, and stakeholder coordination sessions.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor architectural works to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, quality expectations, and project timelines.
• Support the management of RFIs, NCRs, change requests, and technical queries related to the architectural scope.
• Contribute to progress reporting, technical assessments, and client-facing PMC deliverables.
• Promote high standards of design quality, functionality, passenger experience, and operational suitability across station architecture.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in architectural roles, preferably within complex transportation or metro projects.
• Demonstrated experience in design review, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of architectural standards and compliance within large-scale infrastructure projects.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh and is a full-time position. The Lead Architect will work within a dynamic project management consultancy (PMC) environment, collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders on a significant metro development.