Senior Architect

Overview

The Senior Architect – Exhibition & Museum Specialist will provide architectural leadership, technical advisory services, design review, rehabilitation planning, and stakeholder coordination across a portfolio of exhibition, museum, workplace, and architectural rehabilitation projects. The successful candidate will assess existing facilities, develop rehabilitation strategies, review design packages, support visitor-experience initiatives, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure projects align with client objectives, Saudi regulations, accessibility requirements, and international best practices.

• Undertake architectural assessments of existing facilities, buildings, and interior environments.
• Identify deficiencies, opportunities for improvement, and rehabilitation strategies.
• Prepare technical evaluations, condition assessment reports, and architectural recommendations.
• Support feasibility studies, space utilization reviews, and operational assessments.

• Review architectural, interior design, and exhibition design packages prepared by consultants.
• Evaluate compliance with applicable Saudi building codes, accessibility requirements, and industry standards.
• Provide technical comments, recommendations, and design improvement proposals.
• Participate in design review workshops and technical coordination meetings.

• Support the planning and development of exhibition and museum environments.
• Contribute to exhibition storytelling frameworks, gallery planning, visitor journey mapping, and interpretive strategies.
• Review exhibition content layouts, visitor circulation, way finding, and interactive experience concepts.
• Collaborate with exhibition, graphic design, and media specialists to develop engaging visitor experiences.

• Assist in the development of architectural and interior design concepts.
• Prepare and review design briefs, space programs, concept layouts, and architectural narratives.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Support material selection, FF&E recommendations, and design optimization initiatives.

• Act as a key point of contact between the Client, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Facilitate coordination meetings and technical workshops.
• Present design findings, recommendations, and project updates to senior stakeholders.
• Support informed decision‑making through technical reporting and analysis.

• Participate in site inspections and technical reviews during fit‑out and rehabilitation works.
• Monitor compliance with design intent and approved specifications.
• Review mock‑ups, materials, and contractor submissions.
• Assist in resolving technical issues and supporting project implementation.

• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and design review documentation.
• Contribute to monthly progress reports, risk registers, compliance assessments, and project status updates.
• Produce high‑quality visual and graphic communication materials to support project objectives.

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (Master's Degree preferred).
• Professional registration with a recognized architectural body is desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in architecture, with significant exposure to exhibition, museum, cultural, public‑sector, or rehabilitation projects.
• Experience working with leading international design consultancies or multidisciplinary practices.
• Demonstrated experience in architectural rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, fit‑out, and refurbishment projects.
• Experience in the Middle East region, particularly Saudi Arabia, is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, space planning, and rehabilitation methodologies.
• Experience reviewing multidisciplinary design packages and consultant deliverables.
• Knowledge of museum, exhibition, visitor‑experience, and cultural facility design.
• Understanding of accessibility requirements, building regulations,…