Design Manager - Architecture
WSP in Africa · Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ·
- Category
- Design
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- Yes
- Company size
- 1000+
Oversee architectural design consultants and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver large-scale residential, mixed-use, and commercial developments in Riyadh.
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We are seeking an experienced Design Manager - Architecture to be part of a developer's project delivery team, supporting the design and development of large-scale projects across a diverse portfolio that includes residential communities, mixed-use developments, retail destinations, commercial assets, and hospitality projects.
Working within a multidisciplinary project environment, you will oversee the design development process, coordinate with consultants and stakeholders, and help ensure the successful delivery of high-quality, coordinated, and commercially viable design solutions aligned with project objectives.
- Manage architectural design consultants throughout all stages of project development.
- Review and coordinate concept, schematic, detailed design, and tender documentation.
- Ensure design proposals meet project brief, quality, functionality, operational, and commercial requirements.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, MEP, landscape, interior design, and infrastructure disciplines.
- Monitor design programmes, deliverables, and key milestones.
- Participate in design workshops, stakeholder reviews, and technical meetings.
- Identify design risks and support the implementation of mitigation measures.
- Support value engineering and optimization initiatives.
- Assist in obtaining approvals from relevant authorities and stakeholders.
- Prepare design reports, presentations, and project updates for senior management.
- Degree in Architecture.
- 15+ years of experience in design management, architecture, or project delivery.
- Experience on major residential, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, or retail developments.
- Strong understanding of design coordination and consultant management.
- Previous experience within a developer, PMC, or multidisciplinary consultancy environment is preferred.
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