Strategic Campus Space Architect & Planner

RUA is a forward-thinking institution for cross-cultural arts education and creative innovation in the Middle East that fosters bold ideas that inspire progress and transform society by cultivating industry and academic collaboration and rethinking creative education, all while creating a space for global ideas to flourish in a culturally inspiring environment.

• Our Vision
• To be an inspiring beacon of knowledge for future generations, integrating culture and arts, empowering students to discover passions and develop talents while fostering creativity and cultural exchange.
• Our Mission
• To cultivate an innovative educational environment in culture and arts, delivering cutting-edge programs that foster cultural and artistic engagement, enriching both the Saudi and global communities.
• Our Aspirations
• The leading cultural university across the Middle East and North Africa.
• Ranked among top 50 universities worldwide specializing in cultural education.
• A global hub for cultural education and knowledge exchange.

• Lead campus space planning and design coordination, ensuring alignment with academic and administrative requirements.
• Act as the custodian of campus design documentation, including CAD/BIM models and master plans, ensuring accuracy and continuity.
• Support departments in space allocation and planning decisions during campus operations and transitions.

• Oversee campus-wide space allocation planning and governance across academic and administrative functions.
• Lead design review processes to ensure compliance with approved plans, technical guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as design guardian of all campuses.
• Evaluate and approve design change requests, ensuring alignment with space efficiency, operational needs, and campus strategy.
• Provide oversight of architectural and engineering design activities, ensuring consistency, coordination, and technical integrity.

• Maintain and manage CAD/BIM drawings and ensure all design documentation is up to date and accurately reflects site conditions.
• Review and approve design updates and coordinate their implementation with maintenance teams, shared services, and external vendors.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, and project teams on ongoing construction and design activities.
• Track and document design changes, ensuring proper approvals, version control, and execution.

• 8-10 years of experience in architecture, space planning, or design coordination.
• Experience in large-scale developments (e.g., universities, cultural or mixed-use projects).
• Strong proficiency in CAD and BIM tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and documentation management.
• Solid understanding of design coordination, space planning, and construction interfaces.

• Experience managing design consultants and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to oversee design processes, standards, and change control workflows.
• Strong organizational and documentation management capabilities.
• Ability to support planning and project delivery functions in complex environments.

• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to act as a central point of contact across technical and non-technical teams.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail in reviewing and validating designs.
• Problem-solving and adaptability in managing design changes and constraints.

RUA represents a platform for discovery, a space where talent is nurtured, and a gateway for Saudi art and culture to the world. We welcome you to join us on this exceptional journey. Together, we will shape the ambitious cultural future of the Kingdom and inspire the world.

As the first of its kind in the MENA region, RUA serves as a center of creativity, knowledge, and innovation, contributing to shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s cultural ecosystem and creative economy, driving the growth of Saudi Arabia’s cultural sector in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.