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About Assystem Radicon

Assystem is dedicated to accelerating the global energy transition by switching to low-carbon energy solutions. With 7,000 "Switchers" across 12 countries, Assystem combines historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies. The company focuses on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, developing nuclear and renewable energies, modernising energy grids, and utilising hydrogen to decarbonise transport and industry sectors.

Role Overview: Sr. Architect (Saudi National)

Assystem Radicon is seeking a Sr. Architect (Saudi National) to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires over 10 years of experience and focuses on architectural design, review, and coordination for heritage and urban development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review architectural designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documents for heritage and urban development projects.
• Ensure architectural designs align with the project's vision, master plan, urban design principles, and heritage conservation requirements.
• Review consultant and contractor submissions, including shop drawings, material submittals, mock-ups, and method statements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including Urban Planning, Landscape, Structural, MEP, BIM, and Infrastructure disciplines.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor construction quality, design compliance, and adherence to approved drawings and specifications.
• Support restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and conservation of heritage buildings and culturally significant assets.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code (SBC), MOMRA regulations, accessibility standards, and applicable heritage authority requirements.
• Participate in value engineering, constructability reviews, and design optimization while preserving heritage character.
• Assist in resolving technical issues during design and construction phases.
• Review material selections, architectural finishes, façade treatments, and conservation methodologies.
• Prepare technical reports, design review comments, inspection reports, and progress updates.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and government authorities throughout project delivery.
• Support BIM coordination and multidisciplinary design integration.

Candidate Profile and Experience

• Over 10 years of experience in heritage restoration, conservation, urban regeneration, mixed-use developments, or large-scale urban development projects.
• Previous experience on projects similar to Diriyah Gate, AlUla, Historic Jeddah, Qiddiya, NEOM, or comparable cultural and heritage developments is highly desirable.
• Experience with engineering consultancies, PMC, or supervising engineering offices is preferred.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Assystem is committed to the equal treatment of candidates and actively promotes and fosters all forms of diversity within the company. We believe that bringing together individuals with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions, valuing skills, talent, and the ability to dare.

Work Environment

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