Senior Architect

About KEO International Consultants

KEO International Consultants is a creative enterprise offering end-to-end services in planning, design, and project delivery within the built and natural environments. With over 60 years of experience, KEO has contributed to significant projects globally. The firm is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. World Architecture ranks KEO as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

The Role of Senior Architect

KEO International Consultants is seeking a Senior Architect to join its Project Management Division in Jeddah, KSA. This full-time position is responsible for ensuring that architectural tasks are delivered within client parameters, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain proper and complete communication with the client's site discipline engineers on all project-related issues.
• Review, understand, and implement contract drawings and specifications on-site.
• Prepare project reports (written and photographic) on work progress, quality, technical conformance, safety, and other relevant matters.
• Supervise and implement approved designs on-site in accordance with national and international codes of practice and KEO's established project management policy and procedures manual.
• Identify issues and risks requiring the attention of senior management.
• Supervise and inspect site works in progress throughout the day, as directed by senior management, continually monitoring critical areas for quality, safety, and progress.
• Serve as a point of contact for senior site personnel on project engineering issues.
• Coordinate with other project discipline engineers.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Architectural studies.
• A minimum of 15 years of work experience in the field.
• Experience working on various large-scale mixed-use projects, including luxury hotels, diverse transport modalities, and associated utility works.
• Experience working in a PMC (Project Management Consultancy) or PMO (Project Management Office) environment is highly valued.

Company Culture and Benefits

KEO fosters a supportive environment for professional development, offering internal global mobility and career advancement opportunities. The company promotes health and well-being through on-demand counseling services and regular workplace clinics. Employees can participate in community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams, and beach clean-ups. In addition to a competitive package and benefits, KEO provides policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, and employee referral rewards.

Application Process

KEO values integrity, results, innovation, safety, and its people, embracing diversity as a contributor to client success. All expressions of interest will be treated confidentially.