Senior Architect📣 Job Ad

About the Role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Architect with specialization in Exhibition and Museum projects to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position requires 5-10 years of professional experience. The Senior Architect will provide architectural leadership, technical advisory services, and design review across a portfolio of exhibition, museum, workplace, and architectural rehabilitation projects.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves assessing existing facilities, developing rehabilitation strategies, and reviewing design packages to ensure alignment with client objectives, Saudi regulations, accessibility requirements, and international best practices. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting architectural assessments of existing facilities and environments to identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Preparing technical evaluations, condition assessment reports, and architectural recommendations to support feasibility studies and operational assessments.
• Reviewing architectural, interior design, and exhibition design packages from consultants for compliance with Saudi building codes, accessibility requirements, and industry standards.
• Providing technical comments, recommendations, and design improvement proposals, participating in design review workshops and coordination meetings.
• Supporting the planning and development of exhibition and museum environments, contributing to storytelling frameworks, gallery planning, and visitor journey mapping.
• Assisting in the development of architectural and interior design concepts, preparing design briefs, space programs, and concept layouts.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated project delivery and supporting material selection and design optimization.
• Acting as a point of contact between the Client, consultants, and stakeholders, facilitating meetings and presenting project updates.
• Participating in site inspections and technical reviews during fit-out and rehabilitation works, monitoring compliance with design intent.
• Preparing technical reports, presentations, and documentation for project progress and compliance assessments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture; a Master's Degree is preferred.
• Professional registration with a recognized architectural body is desirable.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in architecture, with significant exposure to exhibition, museum, cultural, public-sector, or rehabilitation projects.
• Experience working with leading international design consultancies or multidisciplinary practices.
• Demonstrated experience in architectural rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, fit-out, and refurbishment projects.
• Experience in the Middle East region, particularly Saudi Arabia, is highly desirable.

Technical and Personal Skills

• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, space planning, and rehabilitation methodologies.
• Experience reviewing multidisciplinary design packages and consultant deliverables.
• Knowledge of museum, exhibition, visitor-experience, and cultural facility design.
• Understanding of accessibility requirements, building regulations, and code compliance processes.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with BIM processes and multidisciplinary coordination workflows.
• Ability to develop presentations, design reports, and visualization materials.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and proven coordination skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Work Environment and Benefits

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. The role offers a tax-free salary, life insurance, medical insurance, annual leave, a company gratuity scheme, a discretionary bonus program, annual flight contribution, and transportation & housing allowances. Employees also benefit from a Wellbeing Program providing 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.