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About the Role
AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Design Manager to lead design development and delivery of large-scale leisure and hospitality projects in KSA. The role requires 20+ years of experience in architecture/interior design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, and a strong portfolio in hospitality projects.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the architectural and interior design vision from concept through detailed design and construction stages.
- Ensure design intent is maintained throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
- Drive innovation and creative excellence aligned with hospitality trends and guest experience expectations.
- Review and approve design deliverables, including concept presentations, drawings, specifications, and material selections.
- Manage external consultants, design firms, and contractors to ensure timely and high quality project delivery.
- Develop and monitor design schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Identify and mitigate design risks, ensuring efficient problem solving throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee value engineering while maintaining design integrity and brand standards.
- Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (development, operations, marketing) and external consultants.
- Collaborate with brand operators (hotels, F&B, entertainment partners) to ensure compliance with brand guidelines.
- Present design concepts and progress updates to senior stakeholders and clients.
- Coordinate with authorities to ensure compliance with local codes and regulations in KSA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
- 20+ years of experience in architecture/interior design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience delivering large scale hospitality or leisure projects (hotels, resorts, entertainment venues)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating high quality design execution
- Strong design creativity and aesthetic sensibility
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- In depth knowledge of hospitality design standards and guest experience principles
- Proficiency in design and documentation tools (AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Adobe Suite, etc.)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced, multicultural environment
- Experience working in KSA or GCC region
- Familiarity with KSA regulatory frameworks and approval processes
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Role Overview
- The Senior Design Manager will lead the design development and delivery of large scale leisure and hospitality projects across KSA.
- This role is responsible for managing multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring design excellence, aligning with brand standards, and coordinating with project stakeholders to deliver innovative, high quality design solutions in line with project timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
Your Role
- Lead the architectural and interior design vision from concept through detailed design and construction stages.
- Ensure design intent is maintained throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
- Drive innovation and creative excellence aligned with hospitality trends and guest experience expectations.
- Review and approve design deliverables, including concept presentations, drawings, specifications, and material selections.
- Manage external consultants, design firms, and contractors to ensure timely and high quality project delivery.
- Develop and monitor design schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Identify and mitigate design risks, ensuring efficient problem solving throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee value engineering while maintaining design integrity and brand standards.
- Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (development, operations, marketing) and external consultants.
- Collaborate with brand operators (hotels, F&B, entertainment partners) to ensure compliance with brand guidelines.
- Present design concepts and progress updates to senior stakeholders and clients.
- Coordinate with authorities to ensure compliance with local codes and regulations in KSA.
About You
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
- 20+ years of experience in architecture/interior design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience delivering large scale hospitality or leisure projects (hotels, resorts, entertainment venues).
- Strong portfolio demonstrating high quality design execution.
- Strong design creativity and aesthetic sensibility.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- In depth knowledge of hospitality design standards and guest experience principles.
- Proficiency in design and documentation tools (AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Adobe Suite, etc.).
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, multicultural environment.
- Experience working in KSA or GCC region.
- Familiarity with KSA regulatory frameworks and approval processes.
Rewards & Benefits
- Tax free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
About AtkinsRéalis
- We're AtkinsRéalis, a world class engineering services and nuclear organization.
- We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.
- Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
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