Senior Architect / Design Manager

About the Role

Buruoj Engineering Consultant is seeking a Senior Architect / Design Manager to join their team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position for an experienced professional with over 12 years of experience in architectural design and management. The role involves leading and managing high-quality architectural designs from concept to technical development, ensuring interdisciplinary coordination and adherence to industry standards.

Role Purpose

The Senior Architect / Design Manager is a creative and technically skilled leader responsible for producing and managing high-quality architectural designs. This position requires strong design capabilities for concept creation, technical development, and interdisciplinary coordination, along with deep knowledge of BIM tools and workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop concept and schematic designs aligned with client vision and project requirements.
• Prepare design narratives, concept boards, and façade studies.
• Present and defend design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Maintain design creativity and technical accuracy through all stages of design.
• Manage the architecture team throughout all project stages.
• Coordinate with Structure, MEP, and Interior teams to ensure full integration.
• Review and approve architectural drawings for compliance with SBC and MOMRAH standards.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews and ensure all deliverables meet company quality standards.
• Lead architectural BIM workflows and coordinate with the BIM Manager.
• Oversee Revit model development and ensure accuracy to the required LOD per project stage.
• Maintain architectural libraries and digital standards in Autodesk Collaborate Pro.
• Apply BIM knowledge to streamline coordination and design communication.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in architectural design and management.
• Demonstrated strong design capability for concept creation and technical development.
• Proven experience in interdisciplinary coordination.
• Deep knowledge of BIM tools and workflows.
• Familiarity with SBC and MOMRAH standards.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in BIM software, particularly Revit, and Autodesk Collaborate Pro.
• Ability to conduct QA/QC reviews effectively.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, offering an opportunity to work within a dynamic engineering consultancy environment.