Alogayell Consulting Engineers

Technical Director – Engineering Consultancy

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 3 days ago

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

-Job Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced, creative, and technically accomplished Technical Director to lead and oversee all architectural and engineering design activities within our engineering consultancy firm. The ideal candidate must combine exceptional architectural creativity, extensive multidisciplinary engineering knowledge, and proven leadership capabilities to ensure the delivery of innovative, functional, and technically sound designs across all project stages. -Key Responsibilities: • Lead and oversee all engineering design disciplines, including Architectural, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP). • Manage the entire design process, from conceptual design and design development through detailed engineering, tender documentation, and construction drawings. • Develop and promote innovative architectural concepts and high-quality design solutions. • Review, coordinate, and approve all multidisciplinary engineering drawings, specifications, and technical deliverables. • Ensure effective coordination between engineering disciplines and resolve technical conflicts and design inconsistencies. • Ensure compliance with the Saudi Building Code (SBC), applicable international standards, and local authority requirements. • Lead technical reviews, design workshops, and multidisciplinary coordination meetings. • Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to architects, engineers, and design teams. • Monitor design schedules, technical quality, resource allocation, and project deliverables. • Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and relevant regulatory authorities. • Identify value engineering opportunities while maintaining architectural quality, functionality, and design intent. • Oversee BIM implementation and multidisciplinary design coordination. • Ensure that all designs are practical, cost-effective, technically accurate, and suitable for construction. - Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering; a Master’s degree in Architecture or a related field is preferred. • Minimum 10–15 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within reputable engineering consultancy or architectural design firms. • Proven experience as a Technical Director, Design Director, Technical Manager, or Senior Design Manager. • Extensive knowledge of architectural, structural, civil, and MEP engineering principles. • Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects. • Strong architectural design portfolio demonstrating creativity, innovation, and successful project delivery. • Excellent understanding of the Saudi Building Code, applicable international standards, and local authority requirements. • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM coordination workflows, and relevant architectural design software. • Strong leadership, technical judgment, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. • Valid professional registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is required. -Creativity & Design Excellence • Demonstrated ability to develop original, innovative, and aesthetically distinctive architectural concepts. • Strong architectural vision, creativity, and understanding of contemporary architectural trends. • Ability to balance design creativity with technical feasibility, construction requirements, project budgets, and functionality. • Proven ability to inspire design teams and maintain high architectural and engineering standards. • Experience in high-end residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments is highly desirable. • Strong attention to architectural details, materials, finishes, and overall design quality. -Professional Certifications & Recognition -The following qualifications and achievements will be considered significant advantages: • Advanced professional classification or accreditation from the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE). • Relevant professional certifications such as PMP, LEED AP, or equivalent recognized qualifications. • Architectural design awards, competition achievements, or industry recognition at local or international levels. • Published architectural projects or participation in recognized architectural exhibitions and design competitions. • Proven involvement in award-winning, landmark, or architecturally distinguished projects. • Experience working with internationally recognized architectural or multidisciplinary engineering consultancy firms. • Additional qualifications or specialized training in architectural design, BIM management, sustainable design, or technical project leadership. -Key Competencies • Creative Architectural Design & Innovation • Multidisciplinary Engineering Management • Technical Design Review & Approval • Design Quality Assurance & Quality Control • Engineering Codes & Regulatory Compliance • BIM & Design Coordination • Technical Leadership & Team Management • Project Planning & Design Delivery • Constructability Review & Value Engineering • Client Relations & Technical Presentations -Ideal Candidate Profile : • A creative, visionary, and highly experienced architectural leader with extensive multidisciplinary engineering expertise, a distinguished project portfolio, and a proven track record of successfully managing engineering design teams. • The candidate must demonstrate the ability to transform ambitious architectural concepts into fully coordinated, technically compliant, and construction-ready designs while maintaining the highest standards of creativity, functionality, and engineering excellence. • Applicants are required to submit an architectural and technical portfolio highlighting their previous projects, specific responsibilities, design contributions, and relevant professional achievements or awards. How To Apply : [email protected]

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering; a Master’s degree in Architecture or a related field is preferred. Minimum 10–15 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within reputable engineering consultancy or architectural design firms. Proven experience as a Technical Director, Design Director, Technical Manager, or Senior Design Manager. Extensive knowledge of architectural, structural, civil, and MEP engineering principles. Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex projects. Strong architectural design portfolio demonstrating creativity, innovation, and successful project delivery. Excellent understanding of the Saudi Building Code, applicable international standards, and local authority requirements. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM coordination workflows, and relevant architectural design software. Strong leadership, technical judgment, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. Valid professional registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is required.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all engineering design disciplines, including Architectural, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP). Manage the entire design process, from conceptual design and design development through detailed engineering, tender documentation, and construction drawings. Develop and promote innovative architectural concepts and high-quality design solutions. Review, coordinate, and approve all multidisciplinary engineering drawings, specifications, and technical deliverables. Ensure effective coordination between engineering disciplines and resolve technical conflicts and design inconsistencies. Ensure compliance with the Saudi Building Code (SBC), applicable international standards, and local authority requirements. Lead technical reviews, design workshops, and multidisciplinary coordination meetings. Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to architects, engineers, and design teams. Monitor design schedules, technical quality, resource allocation, and project deliverables. Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and relevant regulatory authorities. Identify value engineering opportunities while maintaining architectural quality, functionality, and design intent. Oversee BIM implementation and multidisciplinary design coordination. Ensure that all designs are practical, cost-effective, technically accurate, and suitable for construction.

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • BIM coordination
  • Architectural design software
  • Multidisciplinary engineering management
  • Design review and QA/QC
  • Constructability review
  • Value engineering
  • Saudi Building Code (SBC) knowledge
  • Leadership and team management
  • Project coordination
  • Technical communication
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Festivity

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