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About SJ Group

Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ focuses on delivering sustainable solutions across the built environment.

Role Overview: Senior Architect

SJ Group is seeking a Senior Architect for a full-time position in Makkah, specifically for a large-scale aviation development in Jeddah. This role involves leading the architectural design and delivery of major airport terminal works. The Senior Architect will manage architectural design teams, coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, and ensure the delivery of compliant design solutions for terminal facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the architectural design team for airport terminal works.
• Oversee architectural design development from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Coordinate architectural design activities with MEP, structural, civil, baggage handling, airside, and other specialist disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, aviation standards, airport authority requirements, and project specifications.
• Review and approve architectural drawings, technical reports, design deliverables, and client presentations.
• Manage design coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership, quality assurance, and mentoring to project teams.
• Support design reviews, value engineering, risk management, and project planning throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in architectural design for large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary architectural design teams.
• Strong experience in the design and delivery of airport terminal buildings or major aviation facilities.
• Expertise in multidisciplinary coordination, stakeholder management, and design interface management.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation design standards, building codes, and Saudi regulatory requirements.

Required Skills

• Leadership, communication, technical review, and quality assurance skills.
• Proficiency in industry-standard architectural design and coordination software.

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong values talent, hard work, and teamwork in approaching and solving challenges. The company aims to make a positive impact through its projects.