Interior Architect
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About the Role
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Interior Architect to develop and oversee interior architectural solutions for refurbishment, fit-out, and workplace enhancement projects in Riyadh.
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Responsibilities
- Develop innovative interior architectural solutions that improve functionality, user experience, and operational performance
- Undertake space planning, workplace planning, and occupancy assessments
- Support refurbishment, rehabilitation, and interior fit out projects from concept through implementation
- Develop and review Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) recommendations
- Review architectural and interior design packages prepared by consultants and project teams
- Undertake site inspections during fit out and construction activities
- Engage with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams to understand project objectives
- Prepare technical reports, assessment studies, design review comments, and presentation materials
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline
- Minimum 10–15 years of experience in interior architecture and fit out projects
- Proven experience in rehabilitation, refurbishment, workplace, commercial, cultural, public sector, or institutional projects
- Strong expertise in interior architecture, workplace planning, and space optimization
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of BIM workflows and multidisciplinary coordination
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Overview
- The Senior Interior Architect will be responsible for developing, reviewing, and overseeing interior architectural solutions for refurbishment, rehabilitation, fit out, and workplace enhancement projects.
Interior Architecture & Space Planning
- Develop innovative interior architectural solutions that improve functionality, user experience, and operational performance.
- Undertake space planning, workplace planning, and occupancy assessments.
- Prepare and review interior layouts, space programs, and design concepts.
- Analyze existing facilities and identify opportunities for enhancement, optimization, and rehabilitation.
- Support the development of user centric environments aligned with project objectives and operational requirements.
Rehabilitation & Fit Out Design
- Support refurbishment, rehabilitation, and interior fit out projects from concept through implementation.
- Review and develop interior architecture packages, material selections, finishes, and detailing solutions.
- Evaluate existing spaces and provide recommendations for improvement and adaptation.
- Ensure design solutions balance aesthetics, functionality, maintainability, and budget requirements.
- Assist in developing practical and cost effective design solutions.
FF&E Coordination
- Develop and review Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) recommendations.
- Coordinate furniture layouts and workplace design solutions.
- Review material samples, schedules, specifications, and supplier submissions.
- Support procurement teams with technical assessments and recommendations.
- Ensure consistency between FF&E selections and overall design intent.
Design Review & Technical Coordination
- Review architectural and interior design packages prepared by consultants and project teams.
- Participate in multidisciplinary coordination workshops and design review meetings.
- Ensure alignment between interior architecture, building systems, and operational requirements.
- Review design compliance with applicable regulations, accessibility requirements, and project standards.
- Provide technical comments and recommendations to improve project outcomes.
Site Support & Implementation Monitoring
- Undertake site inspections during fit out and construction activities.
- Monitor workmanship, material quality, and compliance with approved designs.
- Review shop drawings, mock ups, material submissions, and contractor proposals.
- Identify risks, defects, and non conformances and recommend corrective actions.
- Support successful project implementation through effective technical oversight.
Stakeholder Management
- Engage with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams to understand project objectives and requirements.
- Present design proposals, technical findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Support decision making through clear communication and technical reporting.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships across project teams.
Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare technical reports, assessment studies, design review comments, and presentation materials.
- Maintain project documentation and issue registers.
- Contribute to project progress reporting and design coordination activities.
- Ensure all design information is accurately documented and communicated.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- Master's Degree is desirable.
- Professional registration or membership with a recognized design or architectural institution is preferred.
- Minimum 10–15 years of experience in interior architecture and fit out projects.
- Proven experience in rehabilitation, refurbishment, workplace, commercial, cultural, public sector, or institutional projects.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary design consultancies.
- Middle East project experience is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
- Strong expertise in interior architecture, workplace planning, and space optimization.
- Extensive knowledge of fit out, rehabilitation, and refurbishment project delivery.
- Sound understanding of building regulations, accessibility requirements, and industry standards.
- Proven experience with FF&E coordination, material selection, and specification development.
- Strong understanding of design quality management and technical review processes.
- Working knowledge of BIM workflows and multidisciplinary coordination.
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