Company Description

Majestic International Company, active globally since 1986, is committed to delivering excellence across diverse strategic business sectors. Originating in the defense industry, the company has expanded its reach to support national development through superior technical capabilities, specialized skills, and intelligent management systems. Established on principles of discipline, adaptability, and teamwork, Majestic is dedicated to providing efficient and premium services that meet the highest standards. Our goal is to build lasting partnerships that drive growth and innovation.

Job Purpose:

The Architectural Design Review Expert is responsible for leading and supporting asset &

facilities management–focused architectural design reviews across large-scale, mixed-

use and giga-project developments within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The role acts as a critical bridge between architectural design intent and long-term

operational reality, ensuring that buildings and public realm environments are safe,

efficient, maintainable, and cost-effective throughout their lifecycle. The position focuses

on embedding FM, operability, maintainability, soft services, and user-experience

considerations from concept through detailed design.

Working closely with international architects, master planners, landscape designers,

engineers, MEP & other relevant disciplines and client FM teams, the role ensures that

architectural solutions align with international best practice, Saudi regulations, and

project-specific operational strategies while supporting world-class outcomes and total

cost of ownership optimization.

Responsibilities:

Architectural Design Review:

• Conduct AM / FM-focused design reviews of architectural design packages at

concept, schematic, and detailed design stages

• Attends meeting with relevant design consultants and client representative to

discuss related design review comments for required resolution

• Assess layouts, adjacencies, materials, finishes, and spatial planning from an

operability and maintainability perspective

• Review building typologies, façade systems, roof access, general accessibility

requirements, and envelope solutions to ensure safe access and lifecycle

durability

• Ensure architectural designs support efficient cleaning, maintenance,

replacement, and refurbishment strategies

• Verify compliance with relevant project specific and international standards (e.g.

WELL, LEED O+M, IWFM) and relevant local KSA regulations

Operability & Maintainability Assurance:

• Review plant accessibility strategies, service corridors, back-of-house layouts, and

vertical/horizontal circulation

• Confirm adequate maintenance clearances, safe access routes, and

replacement strategies for building elements

• Assess façade access systems / strategies, BMUs, anchor points, and roof access

provisions

• Ensure architectural solutions support soft services operations including cleaning,

waste management, security, and concierge functions

Soft Services & Public Realm Integration:

• Review public realm, landscape, and common area designs to ensure efficient

service delivery and user experience

• Assess waste management strategies including segregation points, service

routes, loading bays, and back-of-house logistics

• Review security-related architectural elements to ensure appropriate sightlines,

zoning, and integration with surveillance and access control systems

• Ensure staff facilities, welfare areas, and operational accommodation are

adequately planned and integrated

Stakeholder & Design Team Coordination:

• Act as a key FM design review interface between architects, engineers,

contractors, design consultants, and client representatives

• Participate in and lead design workshops, technical reviews, and value

engineering sessions

• Provide clear, constructive feedback to design teams to influence outcomes

without compromising design intent

• Coordinate with MEP, BIM, and FM specialists to ensure multidisciplinary alignment

Reporting & Advisory Support:

• Prepare structured design review reports highlighting risks, recommendations,

and lifecycle implications

• Provide executive-level summaries for senior client stakeholders and project

leadership

• Support asset-level operational strategies, FM briefs, and handover requirements

• Contribute to digital handover, BIM-for-FM, and asset data readiness initiatives

Professional Standards & Compliance:

• Ensure all design review activities comply with project specific

policies, professional standards, and ethical requirements

• Maintain accurate records of reviews, comments, responses, and approvals

• Uphold confidentiality and professional conduct at all times

• Support internal quality assurance and continuous improvement processes

Qualifications and Skills:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Facilities Management, Built

Environment, or a related discipline

• Minimum 20 + years’ experience in architectural design, design review, or

FM/operational advisory roles

• Experience on large-scale mixed-use, infrastructure, hospitality, airport, or

giga-project developments (Middle East experience strongly preferred)

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of architectural design principles from an FM and

lifecycle perspective

• Proven ability to review complex architectural drawings, specifications, and

design reports

• Knowledge of AM / FM standards, soft services requirements, operational &

maintenance workflows

• Familiarity with BIM, asset data requirements, and digital handover

principles

• Strong report writing, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to balance design quality, capital cost, and long-term operational

efficiency

Professional Associations & Memberships

The Design Reviewer is encouraged to maintain active engagement with

relevant professional bodies, including:

• RIBA, ARB, IWFM, IFMA, or equivalent

• WELL AP and/or LEED AP accreditation (advantageous)

• Participation in regional and international built environment and FM forum

Competencies:

• Operational Mindset - Focus on lifecycle performance and real-world

functionality

• Design Insight - Ability to understand and challenge architectural intent

constructively

• Stakeholder Influence - Confident engagement with senior designers and

clients

• Strategic Thinking - Balances CAPEX decisions against OPEX and total cost

of ownership

• Communication - Clear, professional, and solution-oriented

• Planning & Organisation - Manages multiple design packages and review

stages effectively

• Integrity & Professionalism - Maintains high ethical and professional

standards

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