Job Title: Senior Architectural Engineer
Location: Saudi Arabia
Role Purpose
The Senior Architectural Engineer provides discipline-specific architectural engineering support to the project, ensuring architectural works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
Reporting to the Design Manager and working under the direction of Technical Coordinators, the role is responsible for reviewing architectural shop drawings and materials, supporting as-built documentation, responding to RFIs, Technical Queries (TQs), and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and carrying out site inspections and technical reporting related to architectural works.
Key Accountabilities Key Activities:
Site & Construction Support (Architectural)
- Provide day-to-day architectural engineering support on site, addressing construction queries, RFIs, and technical clarifications.
- Review architectural works on site to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, mock-ups, and samples.
- Identify architectural site issues, deviations, or non-conformances and support their resolution in coordination with the Design Manager and Technical Coordinators.
- Coordinate architectural activities with structural, MEPF, façade, and fit-out works to avoid clashes and execution conflicts.
- Support snagging, inspections, and quality reviews of architectural works and finishes.
Shop Drawings, Submittals & As-Built Support
- Review architectural shop drawings, material submittals, samples, and method statements for compliance with approved design intent and specifications.
- Provide clear technical comments to support timely approvals and construction progress.
- Verify that approved shop drawings and materials are correctly implemented on site.
- Support the preparation, review, and validation of architectural as-built drawings and records.
- Assist Technical Coordinators in tracking architectural submittals and closing out review comments.
Technical Queries, RFIs & NCR Management
- Prepare and support responses to RFIs, Technical Queries (TQs), and site clarifications related to architectural works.
- Assist in the investigation, reporting, and close-out of architectural NCRs, observations, and quality issues.
- Propose practical architectural solutions to site issues for review and approval by the Design Manager.
- Maintain accurate records of technical responses and site-related decisions in accordance with project procedures.
Coordination & Communication
- Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers on architectural matters.
- Attend site coordination meetings and progress reviews as required.
- Ensure architectural technical information is clearly communicated through approved project workflows.
Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing
- Contribute to lessons learned related to architectural detailing, constructability, and site execution.
- Support mentoring and technical guidance of junior engineers and site staff.
- Promote best practices in architectural construction quality and execution.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Industry / Domain
- Design & Build engineering projects within the construction industry.
- Multidisciplinary engineering coordination across design and site delivery stages.
Necessary Knowledge and Experience
- Minimum 10–12 years of relevant engineering experience within design, construction, or Design & Build project environments.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering deliverables, including design drawings, shop drawings, and technical submissions.
- Sound working knowledge of building systems and discipline interfaces (architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical).
- ‘Proficient’ in technical documentation, review workflows, and engineering coordination processes.
- Strong professional proficiency in English, written and spoken.
Education and Certification Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Architecture, Structural, or related discipline preferred).
- Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Professional or engineering certification/licensing is an advantage but not mandatory.
Job Specific and Technical Skills
- Proficient in engineering and design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, BIM coordination tools).
- Strong understanding of design coordination, constructability, and design-to-construction workflows.
- Ability to manage technical logs, trackers, and document control systems within a CDE environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and technical accuracy.
- Effective communication and coordination skills to support collaboration across engineering disciplines and project teams.
