Junior Architectural Engineer📣 Job Ad

About Albawani and the Role

Albawani is seeking a Junior Architectural Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position supports the delivery of architectural works by assisting in the review, coordination, and implementation of design and construction activities on site. The role reports to the Design Manager and operates under the guidance of a Senior Architectural Engineer, contributing to project execution in accordance with approved designs and specifications.

Role Overview and Contribution

The Junior Architectural Engineer primarily focuses on site-based activities, resolving day-to-day construction issues and supporting technical workflows. This involves actively contributing to basic drafting, detailing, and preparing sketches or redline drawings as needed to support construction activities, such as temporary works or site-driven adjustments. The aim is to ensure timely and practical solutions without over-reliance on dedicated drafting resources, ensuring works are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

Site Support and Design Implementation

• Provide day-to-day architectural engineering support on site, addressing construction queries, RFIs, and technical clarifications.
• Review architectural works on site to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, mock-ups, and samples.
• Identify architectural site issues, discrepancies, or non-conformances and support their resolution in coordination with the Senior Architectural Engineer.
• Support snagging, inspections, and quality reviews of architectural works and finishes.
• Prepare and update architectural sketches, mark-ups, and simple drawings/details as required to support construction activities (*, temporary works, minor design adjustments, site-driven solutions).
• Assist in producing red line drawings and as-built markups based on site conditions.
• Provide hands-on drafting support (AutoCAD/Revit) when required, ensuring timely resolution of site issues.
• Ensure that all issued sketches/drawings are clear, coordinated, and aligned with approved design intent.

Technical Documentation and Coordination

• Review architectural shop drawings, material submittals, and samples under supervision, ensuring compliance with design intent, specifications, and project standards.
• Assist in preparing comments and tracking submittal status, verifying that approved drawings and materials are properly implemented on site.
• Support the preparation and review of as-built drawings.
• Assist in preparing responses to RFIs and Technical Queries (TQs), and support documentation and tracking of NCRs and site observations.
• Coordinate with the Senior Architectural Engineer to resolve technical issues and maintain records of technical correspondence and site decisions.
• Coordinate architectural activities with structural, MEPF, façade, and fit-out teams to avoid clashes and execution conflicts.
• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers on technical matters, attend coordination meetings, and report updates to senior team members.
• Ensure proper use of project workflows and document control systems.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess the following:

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in architectural engineering within the construction industry.
• Experience in design & build engineering projects.
• Demonstrated ability in multidisciplinary engineering coordination across design and site delivery stages.
• Proficiency in drafting software such as AutoCAD/Revit for preparing sketches and mark-ups.
• Strong understanding of architectural detailing, materials, and construction practices.

Continuous Learning and Best Practices

The Junior Architectural Engineer is expected to actively engage in continuous professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.

• Develop knowledge of architectural detailing, materials, and construction practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned.
• Seek guidance and mentorship from senior engineers.
• Contribute to maintaining quality standards and best practices.