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Job Description:
Position Summary
The Design Director &ndash; Utility Compounds is responsible for directing and managing the overall design delivery process for utility compounds (substations, switching/control compounds, utility hubs, and associated buildings and infrastructure). The role is focused on project and process management rather than performing detailed design. It ensures that all design activities are properly planned, coordinated, and controlled so that scope, schedule, cost, quality, and stakeholder requirements are achieved and effectively interfaced with construction, commercial, HSE, and operations objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Design Governance &amp; Process Leadership<ul><li>
Define and implement the design management strategy, plans, and procedures for utility compound projects and programs.</li><li>
Establish the overall design delivery roadmap, including stage gates, key milestones, and approval processes.</li><li>
Set up and maintain the design responsibility matrix, clarifying scope boundaries, interfaces, and deliverables for all parties.</li><li>
Ensure consistent application of company and client design management standards across all utility compound projects.</li></ul>
2. Design Planning, Schedule &amp; Cost Control<ul><li>
Develop and own the integrated design schedule in coordination with planning and project controls teams.</li><li>
Monitor progress of design deliverables against agreed baselines; identify deviations and lead recovery planning.</li><li>
Coordinate with commercial and finance teams to set and manage design budgets, consultancy fees, and internal resource allocations.</li><li>
Track and report design productivity, progress curves, and cost versus budget for design activities.</li></ul>
3. Multi‑Disciplinary Coordination (Process‑Focused)<ul><li>
Lead coordination of all design contributors (internal teams and external consultants) across civil, structural, architectural, MEP, power systems, protection &amp; control, SCADA, and site infrastructure.</li><li>
Chair regular design coordination and progress meetings; ensure actions, decisions, and interfaces are clearly recorded and closed.</li><li>
Ensure design outputs are aligned with construction sequences, procurement plans, and commissioning strategies.</li><li>
Drive alignment between compound designs and external networks (transmission/distribution, access roads, external utilities).</li></ul>
4. Design Change &amp; Risk Management<ul><li>
Establish and manage a formal design change control process, including impact assessments on scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.</li><li>
Maintain a design risk register; facilitate risk identification, ownership, and mitigation with design and project teams.</li><li>
Ensure that approved changes are properly documented, communicated, and incorporated into design deliverables, contracts, and schedules.</li></ul>
5. Quality, Compliance &amp; Assurance (Management Role)<ul><li>
Ensure that design activities follow agreed review, verification, and approval processes, including peer reviews and stage‑gate approvals led by technical authorities.</li><li>
Coordinate technical and constructability reviews, HAZID/HAZOP, operability and maintainability assessments with discipline leads and HSE.</li><li>
Oversee compliance with relevant codes, standards, client requirements, and regulatory approvals from a process and documentation standpoint.</li><li>
Ensure robust document control for all design deliverables, including revision control, transmittals, and traceability.</li></ul>
6. Stakeholder, Client &amp; Authority Management<ul><li>
Act as the senior point of contact for all design management matters with the client, utility owners, third‑party stakeholders, and authorities.</li><li>
Lead design‑related workshops, presentations, and coordination meetings, clearly articulating status, issues, and decisions.</li><li>
Coordinate and track responses to client comments, authority review comments, and utility standards requirements.</li><li>
Support planning, permitting, and approvals by ensuring timely, coordinated design submissions and responses.</li></ul>
7. Digital Engineering &amp; Information Management<ul><li>
Oversee implementation of BIM and digital engineering processes in collaboration with BIM managers and design teams.</li><li>
Ensure that models, drawings, and data are produced, exchanged, and approved in line with project information management plans and CDE protocols.</li><li>
Promote consistent data structures to support downstream construction, commissioning, and asset management needs.</li></ul>
8. Interface with Construction, Commercial &amp; Operations<ul><li>
Work closely with construction, procurement, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure that design deliverables meet practical implementation and operational requirements.</li><li>
Align release of IFC packages with procurement and construction priorities; manage batch issuance strategies.</li><li>
Capture and incorporate lessons learned and feedback from site and operations into current and future design processes.</li></ul>
9. Leadership of Design Management Team<ul><li>
Lead and mentor design managers, coordinators, and project engineers involved in design delivery.</li><li>
Manage external design consultants from a performance, scope, and schedule perspective, in collaboration with the commercial team.</li><li>
Allocate design management resources effectively across projects and phases, ensuring adequate coverage for critical milestones.</li><li>
Promote a collaborative, solution‑oriented culture among design, construction, and client teams.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management (or closely related technical field).</li><li>
20 years of experience in project/design management on large infrastructure, utilities, industrial, or complex building projects, including significant exposure to utility compounds, substations, or similar facilities.</li><li>
Proven track record in managing multi‑disciplinary design delivery processes and external design consultants from concept through IFC and handover.</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.</li><li>
Professional certification such as PMP or recognized design management credentials.</li><li>
Experience working with utility/energy clients and in multi‑contract or program environments.</li><li>
Familiarity with standard forms of contract (FIDIC) and their implications for design scope, deliverables, and approvals.</li><li>
Experience in BIM/digital engineering environments and use of CDE platforms.</li></ul>
Skills &amp; Competencies<ul><li>
Strong project and design management skills: planning, coordination, risk, and change management.</li><li>
Ability to lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams and consultants without acting as the detailed technical designer.</li><li>
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities at senior levels.</li><li>
Solid understanding of design workflows and interfaces across civil, structural, MEP, and power systems for utility compounds.</li></ul>
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Design Director - Utility Compounds

Qiddiya | القدية

<div>
 
 Role Specific Requirements
 
 
 
 The Director - Design Governance is in the leadership team of the
 
 Design Excellence
 
 vertical of the
 
 Central Development Unit (CDU)
 
 . CDU acts as a center of excellence, setting standards and driving consistency across complex development projects by providing tools and processes for best practice delivery.
 
 
 Design Excellence ensures projects embody
 
 "Qiddiya-ness"
 
 by creating standardized measures of design quality across the program.
 
 
 
 Our Design Governance team
 
 is accountable for governance and compliance frameworks, overseeing the monitoring of Board-approved design deliverables, managing the central repository of approved design assets, and conducting systematic audits to safeguard design intent and quality.
 
 
 A
 
 global design leader
 
 with broad expertise in building typologies and urban design, who will lead an agile, high impact team&mdash;bridging design, project management, and governance to embed standards and resolve compliance challenges, enabling timely, compliant delivery of development
 
 outcomes that uphold quality, integrity,
 
 and Qiddiya's vision.
 
 
 
 Purpose
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Support the CDU design management TOM mandates to maintain alignment with overall QIC vision and strategic objectives
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 Support organizational awareness and integration of design intent with delivery outcomes
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 Support bridging of the Strategic Design Support and Design Governance functions such that frameworks are defined, operationalized and continuously improved
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 Support end-to-end mapping of project delivery processes across specific delivery models
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 Drive the establishment of robust design stage-gate frameworks and governance instruments
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 Interface with Design Procurement Support function relating to design consultancy qualitative selection guidelines and management frameworks
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 Operate within the CDU DEx Target Operating Model (TOM) mandates in support of the delivery Business Units
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Mandate
 
 
 
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 Support the DEx Executive Director's strategic priorities and objectives to successfully develop and implement the Integrated Design Management Program (IDMP) as the vehicle to deliver the MD's strategic objective &lsquo;F5 Design Management &amp; Governance Framework' approved in the March 2026 N-1
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 Collaboratively drive the definition, implementation and continuous evolution of design governance and consultancy management frameworks for QIC
 </li>
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 Integrate strategic Design Support and Design Governance functions into a unified and portfolio-wide approach
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 Collaboratively drive adoption and consistent application across the Business Units
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 <li>
 Support the Design Governance Lead in the development, rollout and continuous refinement of the functions' mandates
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 Drive alignment between design intent, procurement strategies and delivery execution
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 Collaboratively support and drive a feedback loop from DEx processes to project delivery to deliver continuous improvements and knowledge share using online platforms and evidence value + to QIC
 </li>
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 Contribute towards a culture of quality, innovation, performance and excellence within the team
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support cross-functional integration at QIC level across design, procurement and delivery functions
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 Support the DEx ED to continuously evolve integrated design management and governance frameworks across specific delivery models
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 Lead the development and quarterly publication of the Integrated Design Management Manual (IDMM), including hard and soft copy compendium of DEx issued and emerging design management procedures on the DEx SharePoint site
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 <li>
 Collaboratively support the development of RFP suites for LDC multidiscipline consultancy services aligned with procurement strategies, including scope of services and technical annexures with the Design Procurement Support function
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 Drive the development and rollout of baseline specifications across key disciplines, aligned with QIC best practice, sustainability, applicable codes, standards and international / regional / local regulations
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee preparation and collation of Employer Information Package (EIP) to ensure consistent design guidance to appointed consultants
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and drive opportunities for standardization and optimization through prototypes and repeatable design solutions leading to DEx best practice guidelines
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the Design Governance mandates through structured reporting, PCG committee engagement, and effective implementation across the Business Units
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 Support continuous improvement and high performance through data analysis from online platforms in collaboration with all DEx functions
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 Support organisational capability building through structured DEx awareness campaigns for key DEx initiatives and processes, training, mentoring and knowledge-sharing
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 Drive the establishment of an Integrated Design Management Excellence upskilling and training programme, utilising the existing playbook for the Integrated Project Management programme
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 Drive the establishment of a central repository for QIC-wide CGIs;
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 Interface with support and drive the upgrading of the Stage Gate Review Panel template, especially to include the proposed CGI image comparison initiatives in collaboration with the Virtual City (VC) and BIM &amp; Digital Delivery functions;
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Outcomes
 
 
 
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 Successful delivery of all DEx mandates and priorities as per the agreed timelines in the 2026 and 20226-2030 programmes
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 Successful establishment and adoption of the MD's DEx Strategic Objective F5 and the Integrated Design Management Program (IDMP) across QIC
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 Consistent implementation and continuous improvements of Design Governance mandates and frameworks with measurable and evidence-based adoption
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 Effective cross-function collaborations, supporting quality and effectiveness across the DEx TOM
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 Delivery of structured outcomes including IDMM, RFP suites, baseline specifications and Employer Information Packages
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 Improved design quality, consistency and predictability across DEx mandates
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 Reduction in design-to-delivery gaps, rework and late-stage design changes, supporting value + and efficiency
 </li>
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 Support the evidenced relevance of DEx within the CDU and to all Business Units, especially the delivery Business Units
 </li>
 <li>
 Enhanced decision-making clarity through structured governance, online reporting and committee engagement
 </li>
 <li>
 Increased efficiency through standardisation, prototyping and optimisation of repeatable and standardised design elements (floor layouts, back of house logistics)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Safety
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Prioritize wellbeing
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 Address challenges directly
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 Take responsibility for safety
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 Correct unsafe practices
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 Learn from mistakes to continuously improve
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 Hold each other accountable with support and care
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Integrity
 
 
 
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 Communicate truthfully and straightforwardly
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 Keep commitments and fulfill promises
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 Respect others' rights, dignity, and opinions
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 Uphold high professional standards
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Innovation
 
 
 
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 Encourage innovation with an open, nimble approach
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 Maintain a curious mindset
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 Eager to learn and improve
 </li>
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 Think creatively beyond conventions
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 Continuously seek ways to enhance performance
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Collaboration
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Open, honest engagement with all stakeholders
 </li>
 <li>
 Frequent, respectful, transparent communication
 </li>
 <li>
 Celebrate successes
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaboratively resolve issues
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Inclusion
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Respect diverse cultures
 </li>
 <li>
 Listen to different perspectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain an open mindset to diverse ideas and information
 </li>
 <li>
 Build and engage diverse teams equitably and fairly
 </li>
 <li>
 Treat everyone with respect and equality
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Quality
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ask direct, rational questions
 </li>
 <li>
 Speak relevantly for the audience
 </li>
 <li>
 Be a team player, share knowledge
 </li>
 <li>
 Uncompromising quality standards
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Master's degree in architecture, interior design, urban design, project management or another related design field - if supported by relevant working experience
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Certifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Professionally registered with an internationally recognized professional body or authority relevant to their discipline, is an advantage
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experience
 
 
 
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 Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in design, engineering and governance within Development
 </li>
 <li>
 10 years' experience in the Middle East is essential, preferably including KSA
 </li>
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 Proven experience delivering large-scale complex and high value developments and giga-projects
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 Demonstrated expertise in integrating design, procurement and delivery across complex programs
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven track record in establishing and implementing governance frameworks, policies, and procedures at portfolio scale
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong stakeholder management across executive leadership, project teams, consultants and contractors
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication, commercial acumen and professional judgment
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong problem-solving with ability to operate effectively under pressure and to be directable in a dynamic delivery focused context
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of existing KSA regulatory environment, relevant governing agencies and codes applicable to various design typologies
 </li>
 <li>
 Previous background in creating a culture of empowerment and where others share knowledge, insights and learning
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead in complex and matrixed organizations
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple deadlines
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 Comprehensive benefits package
 
 
 
 Applications closing on 6 Jun 2026
 
</div>

Director - Design Governance - CDU-015

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>At Qiddiya Investment Company, we are shaping a landmark destination redefining entertainment, culture and hospitality in the Kingdom. The Hospitality Business Unit is developing a portfolio of hotel assets central to this vision. As these assets progress, we are seeking experienced professionals to help deliver them to the highest standards of design quality, guest experience and commercial performance.
In this role, you will lead the urban realm and landscape design agenda across the hospitality portfolio, defining landscape narratives, arrival experiences and external spaces across all asset tiers, shaping distinctive and experiential outdoor environments aligned with Qiddiya&rsquo;s vision and ensuring seamless connectivity and integration across ground planes and adjacent zones.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li><ul><li>
Lead the creative urban realm and landscape definition of hospitality environments from development brief to approved design direction, curating distinctive, emotive and commercially viable arrival experiences and external spaces aligned with Qiddiya, district and Operator visions</li><li>
Articulate and position urban realm and landscape proposals through compelling narratives, visuals and presentations to secure alignment and timely outcomes across governance stages</li><li>
Define urban realm and landscape principles, narratives, planting strategies, material palettes and signature elements for each hotel tier, establishing consistent and distinctive design baselines across the portfolio</li><li>
Oversee consultant briefing and scope definition, validating design scope and specialist inputs to ensure alignment with development brief, design intent, Operator standards and governance approvals</li><li>
Oversee visualisation and design communication (including CGI strategy), ensuring concepts are clearly articulated and aligned with design narratives and stakeholder expectations</li><li>
Lead and govern landscape and specialist consultants, driving strategic approaches on appointment, scope and deliverables and overseeing performance, quality and creative alignment</li><li>
Provide functional governance to project-embedded design management teams, reviewing and endorsing urban realm and landscape deliverables to ensure approved design intent is maintained through delivery</li><li>
Lead structured review of design submissions across key milestones, providing clear feedback and endorsement to support design progression</li><li>
Lead technical input to development briefs and coordinate across disciplines, embedding cohesive external environments across arrival, transition zones and amenities</li><li>
Drive integration across architecture, interiors and masterplanning, ensuring seamless connectivity between ground planes and zones</li><li>
Oversee landscape FF&amp;E and OS&amp;E strategies, ensuring alignment with design intent and commercial requirements</li><li>
Lead mock-ups and prototyping (e.g. planting, materials, paving), ensuring quality through to landscape freeze</li><li>
Provide creative and technical design oversight through design and construction, resolving interfaces and deviations to maintain quality and design integrity</li><li>
Guide value engineering and design optimisation, balancing design intent with external environment performance, guest experience, cost, programme and operational requirements</li><li>
Champion innovation in guest experience, materials and sensory design, embedding ESG and Vision 2030 priorities</li><li>
Mentor teams and drive continuous improvement of design processes, standards and best practices across the portfolio</li></ul></li></ul> 

Requirements 
Qualifications<ul><li><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or related discipline</li></ul></li></ul>
Professional Certifications
<ul><li><ul><li>Professional membership or recognised certification preferred (e.g. CMLI, ASLA or equivalent)
</li></ul></li></ul>Years of Experience<ul><li><ul><li>
15+ years&rsquo; experience in design management, architecture or interior design</li></ul></li></ul>
Skills &amp; Attributes Required<ul><li><ul><li>
Strong landscape and urban realm design literacy, with ability to operate from masterplan scale to detailed external environments</li><li>
Deep understanding of hospitality outdoor design, including arrival sequences, spatial flow, planting strategies, materials and external guest experience</li><li>
Strong creative and spatial thinking, with ability to translate landscape narratives into compelling concepts and coordinated design outputs</li><li>
Ability to manage landscape consultants and influence design outcomes across multiple disciplines</li><li>
Strong stakeholder management, articulating landscape intent to secure alignment and drive decision-making</li><li>
Commercial awareness of landscape construction, FF&amp;E budgets, programme constraints and value engineering impacts</li><li>
Good understanding of climate-responsive design, planting, irrigation and environmental systems relevant to KSA/GCC contexts</li><li>
Proficiency in design and coordination tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe CC, BIM/CDE platforms)</li></ul></li></ul>
Preferred Background &amp; Experience<ul><li><ul><li>
Experience in a senior landscape or urban realm leadership role (Design Director, Principal or equivalent) within a design practice or developer environment</li><li>
Proven track record delivering hospitality or resort landscape environments across concept through construction</li><li>
Experience managing external landscape consultants and specialist sub-consultants (e.g. water features, lighting)</li><li>
Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams, integrating architecture, interiors and masterplanning</li><li>
Experience developing and delivering landscape mock-ups, prototyping and material validation</li><li>
Strong experience presenting landscape concepts and external environment strategies to senior stakeholders</li><li>
Experience working with hospitality Operators and external amenity requirements</li><li>
Experience in KSA / GCC or similar large-scale development environments preferred</li></ul></li></ul></div>

Director - Urban Realm and Landscape - Hospitality - 20013113 HS8

Yousef Al-Rajhi Group

Job Title: General Manager – Architecture &amp; Design (Principal Architect)Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Employment Type: Full-Time About the RoleWe are seeking an accomplished General Manager – Architecture &amp; Design to lead and drive the overall operations of a growing architecture and design consultancy. This leadership role requires an experienced architect with a strong business mindset who can oversee design excellence, project delivery, business development, client relationships, and team leadership.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience delivering hospitality, F&amp;B, retail, commercial, and mixed-use projects, while successfully managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring the highest standards of quality, innovation, and operational performance. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the overall operations, strategic direction, and business performance of the Architecture &amp; Design division. </li><li>Develop and execute the company's business growth strategy, identifying new opportunities and expanding the client portfolio. </li><li>Oversee the planning, design, coordination, and successful delivery of multiple architectural and interior design projects. </li><li>Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations and quality standards. </li><li>Lead multidisciplinary teams including Architects, Interior Designers, BIM Managers, BIM Architects, BIM Modelers, and Project Coordinators. </li><li>Establish and maintain design standards, technical excellence, and best practices across all projects. </li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders. </li><li>Participate in client presentations, project negotiations, and executive-level meetings. </li><li>Review and approve concept designs, design development packages, construction documentation, and technical submissions. </li><li>Monitor project profitability, resource planning, budgets, and overall business performance. </li><li>Drive innovation by implementing new technologies, BIM methodologies, and sustainable design practices. </li><li>Mentor and develop department leaders while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. </li><li>Ensure compliance with local regulations, international design standards, health &amp; safety requirements, and company policies. </li></ul> Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture. </li><li>Professional registration or architectural license is preferred. </li><li>15+ years of progressive experience in Architecture &amp; Design, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role. </li><li>Proven experience leading architecture and design firms or large multidisciplinary design departments. </li><li>Strong portfolio of hospitality, F&amp;B, restaurants, cafés, retail, commercial, and mixed-use developments. </li><li>Extensive knowledge of architectural design, interior design coordination, BIM workflows, and project management. </li><li>Demonstrated success in business development, client acquisition, contract negotiations, and strategic planning. </li><li>Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&amp;L, project budgets, and operational performance. </li><li>Proficiency in industry-standard software including Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, BIM 360, and Microsoft Office. </li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. </li><li>Experience working in the GCC, particularly Saudi Arabia, is highly preferred. </li></ul> Key Competencies<ul><li>Executive Leadership </li><li>Strategic Planning &amp; Business Growth </li><li>Architectural Design Excellence </li><li>Retail &amp; Hospitality Design </li><li>F&amp;B &amp; Restaurant Development </li><li>BIM Management &amp; Digital Delivery </li><li>Project &amp; Portfolio Management </li><li>Client Relationship Management </li><li>Financial &amp; Commercial Management </li><li>Team Leadership &amp; Talent Development </li><li>Contract Negotiation </li><li>Quality Assurance &amp; Risk Management </li></ul> What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive executive compensation package. </li><li>Opportunity to lead a growing Architecture &amp; Design organization. </li><li>Exposure to prestigious hospitality, retail, F&amp;B, and commercial developments. </li><li>Collaborative, innovative, and high-performance work environment. </li><li>Long-term career growth with opportunities to shape the future of the organization. </li></ul> Ideal Candidate BackgroundCandidates with leadership experience from internationally recognized architecture and design consultancies are highly preferred, particularly those specializing in hospitality, F&amp;B, retail, mixed-use, and commercial developments. Experience working with premium brands, multi-site rollout projects, and large-scale design programs will be a significant advantage.

General Manager – Architecture & Design (Principal Architect)

SYSTRA

<div>:
<div>
SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.</div><div>
For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.</div>
Context:
<div>
This requirement is for a bid opportunity only at this stage. Any engagement will be subject to successful project award and final client approval.</div><div></div><div> 
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Director / Technical Director to lead the study and design delivery of major metro projects. The ideal candidate will bring at least 20 years of professional experience in rail and metro infrastructure, with strong expertise across the full project development cycle, including feasibility studies, concept design, preliminary design, and tender documentation phases. Experience in multidisciplinary design management, including coordination of out-of-country design</div><div>
centres and subconsultants, is essential. Experience in the Middle East will be considered a strong advantage.</div><div></div><div> 
This role requires both strategic leadership and deep technical oversight, ensuring high-quality multidisciplinary design delivery, effective client engagement, commercial performance, and successful coordination across internal teams, international design offices, and external stakeholders.</div>
Missions/Main Duties:
<div>
The Project Director / Technical Director will provide overall leadership for metro study and design assignments, ensuring that technical, commercial, and program objectives are achieved. The successful candidate will direct multidisciplinary teams involved in rail planning, civil, structural, geotechnical, systems, stations, depots, track, MEP, architecture, and interface management.</div><div></div><div> 
The role includes leading and reviewing project development activities from early-stage feasibility and concept studies through preliminary design and tender package preparation. The candidate will oversee technical quality, design integration, risk management, client communication, stakeholder coordination, and management of distributed design delivery models involving international design centres and specialist subconsultants.</div><div></div><div> 
The individual will also act as the senior point of contact for clients, authorities, partners, and key project stakeholders, supporting business development activities where required and contributing to bid preparation, methodology definition, resource planning, and project strategy.</div> 
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Lead the delivery of metro and urban rail study/design projects from feasibility stage through tender stage.</li><li>
Provide technical direction and strategic oversight across multidisciplinary design teams.</li><li>
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and overall performance.</li><li>
Lead multidisciplinary design management across internal teams, out-of-country design centres, and subconsultants.</li><li>
Ensure effective coordination, interface management, and quality control across geographically distributed design teams.</li><li>
Oversee the preparation and review of feasibility studies, concept designs, preliminary designs, and tender documents.</li><li>
Ensure integration between civil, structural, architectural, track, systems, depot, and operational requirements.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with client requirements, local regulations, international standards, and project governance procedures.</li><li>
Manage interfaces with clients, authorities, operators, contractors, and other stakeholders.</li><li>
Identify project risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies.</li><li>
Support value engineering, constructability reviews, and design optimization.</li><li>
Provide leadership in quality assurance and technical review processes.</li><li>
Review and manage the outputs of partner organizations and specialist subconsultants to ensure alignment with project requirements.</li><li>
Mentor senior engineers and discipline leads and foster a high-performance project environment.</li><li>
Support proposals, bids, and business development initiatives related to metro and rail opportunities.</li></ul>
Profile/Skills:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.</li><li>
A master&rsquo;s degree in a relevant field is preferred.</li><li>
Minimum 20 years of relevant professional experience in metro, rail, or major urban transit infrastructure projects.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in metro projects is essential.</li><li>
Proven experience in the following project phases is mandatory:<ul><li>
Feasibility studies</li><li>
Concept design</li><li>
Preliminary design</li><li>
Tender stage / tender documentation</li></ul></li><li>
Strong experience in multidisciplinary design management.</li><li>
Proven experience managing design delivery involving out-of-country design centres and subconsultants.</li><li>
Strong experience in the management and coordination of multidisciplinary design teams.</li><li>
Proven ability to lead large and complex transportation infrastructure projects.</li><li>
Experience dealing directly with clients, government authorities, and key stakeholders.</li><li>
Middle East project experience is a strong advantage.</li><li>
Professional registration or chartership is an advantage.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of metro and urban rail project development.</li><li>
Understanding of alignment design, station planning, depot concepts, interfaces, and systems integration.</li><li>
Familiarity with international design codes, rail/metro standards, and project delivery best practices.</li><li>
Strong understanding of tender documentation, technical specifications, design reports, and scope definition.</li><li>
Ability to review and challenge technical solutions to ensure safety, efficiency, and value.</li><li>
Strong capability in managing design interfaces across multiple disciplines, offices, and external consultants.</li></ul>
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Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.</div></div>

Project Director , Technical (Metro) - Bid Opportunity

<div>Qiddiya is Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture &mdash; a 360 km&sup2; mega-project just outside Riyadh. From F1-grade racetracks and theme parks to stadiums and performance venues, we&rsquo;re creating a destination like no other. This is more than a project, it&rsquo;s a national transformation. As construction accelerates, we&rsquo;re hiring ambitious talent to help shape it. If you&rsquo;re driven by scale, impact, and the chance to build something iconic from the ground up, Qiddiya is calling for you.
Position Summary
The Director of Viaduct, Stations and Tunnels (VST) leads the client-side delivery of this D&amp;B package of civil infrastructure, including viaducts, stations, tunnels, shafts, portals, and associated works. The role is responsible for the successful planning, integrated design, delivery, testing, commissioning, handover, and operational readiness of the package associated with a major new metro railway programme. 
The role will act as the Owner&rsquo;s lead representative for all Viaduct, Stations and Tunnels scope, ensuring that they are coordinated and integrated with the DRSS package and that the metro system overall is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with operational, technical, regulatory, and programme requirements. 
A key challenge of the role is managing complex interfaces between railway systems, civil infrastructure, operational assets, utility providers, government stakeholders, developers, future operators, and contractors within a rapidly developing city where some surrounding infrastructure is operational while other assets remain under design and construction. 
The VST Director works closely with the separate Depot, Rolling Stock and Systems (DRSS) package to achieve the overall integrated delivery outcome across both packages, and subsequent delivery to the Operator/Maintainer. This includes managing complex design interfaces across packages, regulatory bodies, utility providers and adjacent asset owners. 
The role also leads, develops, and supports a high-performing team, setting clear expectations, building capability, and fostering a collaborative culture focused on safety, accountability, and successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead delivery of all VST civil infrastructure works, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.</li><li>
Oversee contractor performance, construction progress, risk management, and change control.</li><li>
Manage interfaces between civil works, systems, rolling stock, utilities, existing infrastructure, and third-party stakeholders.</li><li>
Build and maintain relationships with government entities, regulatory authorities, utility providers, and developers.</li><li>
Ensure construction delivery aligns with approved designs, operational requirements, and asset handover objectives.</li><li>
Drive resolution of technical, contractual, stakeholder, and construction-related issues.</li><li>
Support testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and transition into operations.</li><li>
Provide executive reporting, governance, and strategic decision-making support.</li></ul> 
Requirements 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.</li><li>
Minimum 20 years of experience in major infrastructure delivery, including 15 years in senior leadership roles.</li><li>
Proven experience delivering metro, railway, or major transportation infrastructure projects, including stations, tunnels, and elevated structures.</li><li>
Experience working within the Middle East region.</li><li>
Strong expertise in programme delivery, interface management, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and contract administration.</li><li>
Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.</li><li>
Experience in client-side leadership roles and mega-projects exceeding USD 4 billion is highly desirable.</li></ul></div>

Director - Viaduct, Stations and Tunnels - 20004753 - DA3

Surbana Jurong Private Limited

<div><ul><li>A global multidisciplinary consultancy with 16,500+ professionals across 40+ countries</li><li>
Delivering world-class infrastructure, buildings, and environmental solutions</li><li>
Be a part of shaping our business and driving innovation initiatives</li></ul>
About SJ: 
Surbana Jurong Group (SJ) is a global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consulting firm with a strong presence across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. We deliver integrated solutions across transport, ports, marine, energy, and large-scale infrastructure developments.
About the Role: 
We are supporting a major PMC bid for a large-scale port and mining infrastructure development in Oman and are seeking an experienced Project Director / Team Leader to lead the multidisciplinary supervision team. 
The role will act as the Client&rsquo;s representative under FIDIC (Engineer), overseeing design review, construction supervision, and contract management across marine, port, and mine infrastructure works.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Lead and manage the PMC team and act as the primary Client interface</li><li>
Oversee construction supervision for port, marine, and mine works</li><li>
Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams and contractors</li><li>
Ensure compliance with technical, contractual, and safety standards</li><li>
Lead progress reporting, stakeholder coordination, and project governance</li><li>
Oversee integration of breakwater, berths, MHS, utilities, and quarry operations</li></ul>
Mandatory Requirements:<ul><li>
Degree in Civil Engineering (Master&rsquo;s in Marine/Ports preferred)</li><li>
Minimum 20+ years experience, with 10+ years in port/marine projects</li><li>
Proven experience as Project Director / Team Leader on major port projects</li><li>
Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts (Yellow Book preferred)</li><li>
Experience managing EPC/PMC construction supervision</li><li>
Fluent in English</li></ul>
Why Join SJ Group? 
Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Work with world-class teams and contribute to impactful infrastructure and urban development projects across the region while embracing digital innovation and AI-driven delivery.
All recruitment activities go through our internal Talent Acquisition Team, and currently, this role doesn&rsquo;t require agency input.
Please do not forward resume directly to SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!</div>

Team Leader / Project Director

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