Architectural Engineer - Madinah

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Architectural Engineer to support the construction supervision, design review, technical coordination, and delivery of major high-rise residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, and large-scale building developments in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will ensure that architectural works are executed in compliance with approved designs, project specifications, Saudi regulations, quality standards, and project timelines.

Your role

• Review and supervise architectural construction works for high-rise and large-scale building projects.
• Ensure architectural works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, contract requirements, and applicable Saudi regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits to verify compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Coordinate architectural activities with structural, mechanical, electrical, landscape, and other project disciplines.
• Review and resolve architectural design conflicts, technical queries, and site-related issues.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to quality standards and project schedules.
• Review material samples and ensure approved materials are used throughout construction.
• Participate in design coordination meetings, progress meetings, and technical workshops.
• Assist in value engineering exercises and provide recommendations for cost-effective solutions.
• Monitor compliance with accessibility standards, fire and life safety requirements, and sustainability objectives.
• Support authority inspections, approvals, and compliance requirements.
• Review contractor progress reports and provide technical input regarding project status.
• Ensure proper implementation of QA/QC procedures for architectural works.
• Monitor snagging, de-snagging, testing, and handover activities.
• Review as-built drawings, operation manuals, warranties, and project closeout documentation.
• Prepare architectural inspection reports, technical reports, and progress updates.
• Support project handover and defect liability period inspections.
• Coordinate BIM-related architectural reviews and multidisciplinary clash resolution activities.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Master's Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Urban Design is preferred.
• Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is preferred.
• Professional registration or membership with recognized architectural institutions is desirable.
• LEED AP, Mostadam, or sustainability-related certifications are an advantage.
• 10 to 15 years of professional Architectural Engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience on major high-rise and large-scale building projects.
• Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working with consultants, PMCs, developers, and contractors.
• Demonstrated experience during construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and project handover phases.
• Experience in design review, material approvals, mock-up assessments, and constructability reviews.
• Strong understanding of sustainable building practices and green building certification requirements.
• Ability to interpret and review architectural drawings, technical specifications, and BIM models.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.