Technical Architect

About ahb (Arabian Housing & Building Contracting Company)

Founded in 2014, ahb (Arabian Housing & Building Contracting Company) began as an architect-led team focused on bridging imagination and reality. Today, ahb operates as an architect-led design-build practice, delivering complex projects across architecture, engineering, construction, fabrication, and bespoke development. The company's vision is to imagine and build the future, unifying its efforts to pave an efficient path from design to build.

The Role of Technical Architect

ahb is seeking a Technical Architect to support the technical coordination and execution of architectural works on-site. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Technical Architect will collaborate closely with the design and project teams to ensure that drawings, technical requirements, and design intent are accurately translated into site execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural and technical drawings to ensure proper implementation on-site.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, and site teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure site execution complies with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and standards.
• Support RFIs, technical clarifications, and design updates.
• Identify and resolve design coordination issues affecting site execution.
• Conduct site inspections and follow up on technical requirements and design compliance.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and communication with project stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience is required for this role.

Company Values

At ahb, operations are guided by the following core values:

• Accountability – Owning work and delivering with integrity.
• Collaboration – Working as one team.
• Simplicity – Valuing clarity and direct communication.
• Resourcefulness – Solving problems efficiently.
• Ingenuity – Refining and elevating outcomes.
• Curiosity – Seeking deeper understanding to create impact.