Senior Architect Sports Infrastructure Projects

Company Overview

Madarek Engineering Consultants (MDK Consultant) is a Saudi engineering consultancy with a First-Class classification from the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing. The company provides integrated engineering solutions in line with international standards, focusing on quality and compliance for projects across Saudi Arabia. Services include design, construction supervision, infrastructure works, stakeholder and compliance management, as well as safety and traffic studies. MDK Consultant aims to be a leading consultancy in innovative, sustainable engineering solutions, supporting Saudi Vision 2030.

About the Role

MDK Engineering Consultants is seeking a Senior Architect to lead the design, development, production, and execution of architectural plans for sports infrastructure projects. This full-time position is based in Riyadh and requires over 10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, preparation, development, and execution of architectural plans.
• Develop architectural concepts into detailed plans and execution documents.
• Lead the design of stadiums, training centers, clubs, sports complexes, and associated facilities.
• Supervise and control the quality of plans, details, specifications, and technical documents.
• Provide architectural solutions suited to the functional, technical, and operational requirements of projects.
• Lead coordination with structural, MEP, fire safety, infrastructure, landscape, security, and ICT disciplines.
• Verify the compliance of sports areas, zones for athletes, spectators, VIPs, media, and operational services.
• Lead coordination meetings and design workshops with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Supervise site work, address technical issues, and ensure closure of observations.
• Ensure compliance with FIFA requirements, Saudi Building Code, and norms of competent authorities.
• Mentor the architecture team and ensure quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in architecture.
• Demonstrated experience in leading the design of sports infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in applying FIFA requirements in architectural design.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Building Code and relevant authority norms.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV. Please specify completed sports projects, your responsibilities within those projects, and your experience in applying FIFA requirements.