Senior Architect

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

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Note: Recruitment for this role is being managed internally. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be considered.

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