Senior Architect Engineer (Interiors)📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
Albawani is seeking a Senior Architect Engineer (Interiors) to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This position is responsible for providing discipline-specific leadership for interior design and fit-out works. The role ensures all interior elements are delivered in strict accordance with approved drawings, specifications, design intent, and contract requirements. Reporting to the Snr. Design / Technical Manager, the Senior Interior Design Engineer will work under the direction of Technical Coordinators to translate interior design intent into high-quality, coordinated, and buildable site execution. The position requires close control of finishes, detailing, and interface coordination with all disciplines, contributing to the successful execution of interior and fit-out projects within Design & Build initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day interior design and fit-out support on site, addressing construction queries, RFIs, and technical clarifications.
- Review interior works on site, including finishes, partitions, ceilings, joinery, and FF&E interfaces, for compliance with approved drawings, specifications, mock-ups, and samples.
- Identify and drive the resolution of site issues, detailing conflicts, or non-conformances in coordination with project teams.
- Coordinate interior works with architectural, structural, MEPF, façade, and specialist fit-out packages to prevent clashes and execution conflicts.
- Support snagging, inspections, and quality reviews of interior finishes and fit-out works.
- Provide technical input, sketches, or mark-ups to resolve site issues and ensure work continuity.
- Review interior shop drawings, material submittals, finishes, samples, and method statements for compliance with design intent and specifications.
- Provide technical comments to facilitate timely approvals and support construction progress.
- Verify that approved materials, finishes, and details are correctly implemented on site.
- Support the preparation, review, and validation of interior as-built drawings and records.
- Assist Technical Coordinators in tracking submittals and closing out review comments.
- Prepare and support responses to RFIs, Technical Queries (TQs), and site clarifications related to interior and fit-out works.
- Assist in the investigation and close-out of NCRs, observations, and quality issues related to finishes and detailing.
- Propose practical, buildable interior solutions that maintain design intent while addressing site constraints.
- Maintain accurate records of technical responses and site-related decisions.
- Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers on interior and fit-out matters.
- Interface effectively with all disciplines to ensure coordinated delivery of interior spaces.
- Attend coordination meetings, mock-up reviews, and progress meetings.
- Ensure interior technical information is clearly communicated through approved workflows.
- Contribute to lessons learned initiatives related to interior detailing, materials, and fit-out execution.
- Support the mentoring and technical guidance of junior engineers and site staff.
- Promote best practices in interior construction quality, finishes, and detailing standards.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of 10-12 years of relevant experience in interior design and fit-out within construction or Design & Build environments.
- Strong experience in shop drawing review, material approvals, and site-based interior delivery.
- Proven experience coordinating interior works with architectural and MEP systems.
- Strong understanding of finishes, materials, joinery, and detailing.
- Experience with mock-ups, sample approvals, and quality control processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related discipline.
- Professional certification is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Experience in Design & Build projects with significant interior design and fit-out scope.
- Experience in multidisciplinary coordination across design and construction stages.
- Experience with high-end finishes, hospitality, commercial, or complex interior environments is preferred.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM coordination tools.
- Strong understanding of interior detailing, materials, and fit-out construction processes.
- Ability to review shop drawings and ensure alignment with design intent.
- Strong knowledge of finishes, FF&E coordination, and joinery detailing.
- Ability to manage technical logs, trackers, and document control systems.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly in high-quality finish environments.
- Effective communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Work Environment
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a dynamic Design & Build environment, requiring close collaboration with various project teams and disciplines to ensure the successful delivery of interior and fit-out works.
Requirements
- Requires +10 Years experience
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