Architectural Lead

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture.

· Registered Architect (preferably with GCC experience).

· Minimum 15 years of professional experience, with significant exposure to the GCC market.

· Demonstrated leadership of large-scale commercial, mixed-use, or urban master plan developments.

· Strong understanding of regional climatic design strategies and sustainable development principles.

· Proven experience navigating regulatory approvals within Oman or wider GCC.

Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Vision

• Establish and lead the architectural vision across commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, and urban-scale developments.
• Drive concept design excellence while ensuring alignment with market positioning and development strategy.
• Integrate contemporary design with regional identity, climatic responsiveness, and cultural sensitivity.
• Oversee all stages from concept design through IFC documentation and construction supervision support.

Urban & Regulatory Integration

• Lead master planning and urban integration strategies in compliance with Omani planning frameworks.
• Manage coordination and approvals with key authorities including:
• Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning
• Muscat Municipality
• Ensure adherence to Oman Building Code requirements and municipal development controls.
• Optimize land use, density, circulation planning, and public realm integration.

Commercial & Development Alignment

• Align architectural strategies with development feasibility, leasing requirements, and ROI targets.
• Drive efficiency in GFA optimization, core planning, and tenant adaptability.
• Collaborate with commercial, leasing, and asset management teams to enhance long-term asset performance.
• Support value engineering exercises without compromising design integrity.

Technical & Construction Oversight

• Lead multidisciplinary coordination (structural, MEP, façade, landscape, traffic).
• Review technical submissions and ensure constructability and cost efficiency.
• Conduct site reviews to safeguard design intent during execution.
• Manage risk mitigation across project life cycles.

Leadership & Governance

• Mentor and lead internal design teams and external consultants.
• Establish design governance frameworks and review processes.
• Present to executive leadership, investors, and regulatory bodies.
• Represent the organization in high-level stakeholder engagements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RO600.000 - RO1,000.000 per month