Senior Design Compliance Manager - Architect

Overview

The Project

The Role

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Act as part of the Engineer’s team, providing independent review, verification and approval of architectural design and construction deliverables.
• Lead architectural design compliance during construction, ensuring all works align with approved IFC drawings, specifications and Employer’s Requirements.
• Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, mock-ups, RFIs and finishing schedules.
• Provide site-based assurance of architectural installations, including façades, internal finishes, public realm works and specialist elements.
• Ensure adherence to design intent, aesthetics and quality standards, particularly for high-end, design-led environments.
• Identify and manage design deviations, non-compliance and technical risks, driving resolution with contractors and design consultants.
• Oversee coordination between architectural, structural and MEP disciplines, ensuring successful integration across constrained and complex interfaces.
• Review and verify façade systems, envelope performance and finishing details, ensuring compliance with performance and durability requirements.
• Support the issuance of Engineer’s Instructions, approvals and design compliance certifications, in line with contractual requirements.
• Interface with contractors, supervision teams and consultants to ensure clear interpretation and execution of design requirements on site.
• Support authority inspections, approvals and statutory compliance processes.
• Participate in mock-ups, sample approvals, inspections, snagging and handover, ensuring delivery meets required quality and operational standards.
• Provide reporting on design compliance status, risks and construction progress to senior stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree qualified in Architecture or related discipline.
• Proven experience in architectural design compliance, design management or engineering assurance during construction.
• Strong experience acting for or alongside the Engineer on major projects under FIDIC or similar contracts.
• Demonstrable experience reviewing and approving architectural submittals, shop drawings and site installations.
• Strong background in high-end finishes, façades and design-led environments (e.g. hospitality, mixed-use, public realm).
• Experience delivering large-scale, complex or high-profile developments.
• Strong understanding of materials, detailing, façade systems and construction methodologies.
• Experience within the Middle East, with knowledge of authority and regulatory requirements (KSA preferred).
• Professional accreditation (RIBA, AIA or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and technical communication skills.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high-valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
• Our values
• Safety first - Going home safe and well:
• We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
• We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing:
• We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel:
• We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.
• Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
• Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
• We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.