Senior Interior Design Engineer

About the Role

دار الرياض | Dar Al Riyadh is seeking an experienced Senior Interior Design Engineer to join its engineering consultancy team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves leading interior design projects from concept development through detailed design and construction documentation, ensuring high-quality, functional, and aesthetically compelling solutions that comply with project requirements, applicable codes, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of interior design concepts, space planning, and design schemes for commercial, hospitality, residential, healthcare, and other building projects.
• Prepare and review concept designs, mood boards, material palettes, color schemes, furniture layouts, and finish schedules.
• Develop detailed interior design drawings, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, joinery details, and finishing details.
• Produce and coordinate 3D interior models using Autodesk Revit, ensuring compliance with BIM standards and project requirements.
• Prepare design presentations, material boards, and visualizations to communicate design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Select and specify interior finishes, furniture, fixtures, lighting, and decorative elements in line with project budgets and design intent.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, MEP, lighting, and other engineering disciplines to resolve design interfaces and clashes.
• Review technical submittals, material samples, shop drawings, and mock-ups to ensure compliance with approved design specifications.
• Conduct design reviews and quality checks to ensure the accuracy and consistency of all deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings, design workshops, and technical coordination meetings.
• Provide technical support during construction, including site inspections, responding to RFIs, and resolving design-related issues.
• Mentor junior designers and oversee the quality of work produced by the interior design team.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure timely delivery of design packages.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in interior design, preferably within an engineering consultancy firm.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating completed interior design projects across relevant sectors.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit, including interior modeling, detailing, documentation, and BIM coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience with 3D visualization tools such as 3ds Max, SketchUp, Enscape, Lumion, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of interior design materials, finishes, furniture, lighting, and detailing.
• Experience preparing detailed construction drawings, specifications, BOQs, and material schedules.
• Understanding of applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, fire and life safety considerations, and local regulations.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and reviewing contractor shop drawings.
• Strong presentation, communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.