- Location
- SJ KSA Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
About Surbana Jurong
Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm, driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ is a diverse collective of experts delivering sustainable and high-impact solutions across the built environment.
Role Overview
The Senior Architect will lead the architectural design and delivery of major airport terminal works for a large-scale aviation development in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for managing architectural design teams, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality, compliant, and sustainable design solutions across terminal facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the architectural design team for airport terminal works in Jeddah.
Oversee architectural design development from concept through detailed design and construction support.
Coordinate architectural design activities with MEP, structural, civil, baggage handling, airside, and other specialist disciplines.
Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, aviation standards, airport authority requirements, and project specifications.
Review and approve architectural drawings, technical reports, design deliverables, and client presentations.
Manage design coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, and relevant stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership, quality assurance, and mentoring to project teams.
Support design reviews, value engineering, risk management, and project planning throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related discipline.
Minimum 15 years of experience in architectural design for large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary architectural design teams.
Strong experience in the design and delivery of airport terminal buildings or major aviation facilities.
Demonstrated expertise in multidisciplinary coordination, stakeholder management, and design interface management.
In-depth knowledge of aviation design standards, building codes, and Saudi regulatory requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, technical review, and quality assurance skills.
Proficiency in industry-standard architectural design and coordination software.
How to Apply
Please submit your application through our official careers portal. Click on the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions.
Note: Recruitment for this role is being managed internally. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be considered.
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