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Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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.
Ensure all designs meet local building codes, sustainability standards, and international best practices.
Oversee BIM coordination and design integration across disciplines (architecture, interior design, MEP, landscape, etc.).
Review shop drawings, mock-ups, and material samples.
Support construction teams by providing technical guidance and resolving design-related issues.
Establish and enforce design quality standards across all project phases.
Ensure adherence to project brand identities, guest experience goals, and operational requirements.
Monitor construction progress to ensure alignment with approved designs.
Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure quality and design consistency.
Location
Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-155704
Salary range
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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.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
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.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
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. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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