Lead Architect (PMC) Metro (Bid Opportunity)

About SYSTRA

SYSTRA is a global engineering and consultancy group specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA designs transport solutions worldwide, partnering with cities and regions for 65 years to develop, improve, and modernize infrastructure and transport systems from design to maintenance. Operating in over 80 countries, SYSTRA supports clients in their digital, ecological, and energy transitions.

The Role of Lead Architect

SYSTRA is seeking a Lead Architect for a major metro project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a specific focus on station architecture. This full-time role involves overseeing architectural aspects from design through construction, requiring strong design review, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery experience within complex transportation environments. This opportunity is part of a bid submission and is therefore subject to project award and client approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural review and coordination activities for metro station projects within the PMC scope.
• Review architectural designs, drawings, specifications, reports, and material submissions for compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Oversee architectural coordination with structural, civil, MEP, urban design, and specialist systems teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Monitor design development and construction progress related to architectural works across stations and associated assets.
• Support the client and PMC leadership team in architectural decision-making, technical reviews, and design quality assurance.
• Review contractor and consultant submissions, shop drawings, method statements, mock-ups, and material samples related to architectural works.
• Identify design issues, coordination clashes, technical risks, and constructability concerns, and support timely resolution.
• Participate in design review workshops, technical meetings, and stakeholder coordination sessions.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor architectural works to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, quality expectations, and project timelines.
• Support the management of RFIs, NCRs, change requests, and technical queries related to architectural scope.
• Contribute to progress reporting, technical assessments, and client-facing PMC deliverables.
• Promote high standards of design quality, functionality, passenger experience, and operational suitability across station architecture.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in architecture, with a focus on complex transportation projects, particularly metro stations.
• Demonstrated experience in leading architectural review and coordination functions.
• Proficiency in ensuring design quality, technical compliance, and interface coordination.
• Experience in supporting construction-stage activities and aligning delivery with project objectives and standards.
• Candidates with experience in high-profile or iconic developments are preferred.

Required Skills

• Technically strong and design-focused architectural expertise.
• Ability to lead architectural review and coordination on complex projects.
• Capability to maintain design quality while supporting practical and efficient project delivery within a PMC environment.

Work Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.