Senior Architectural Engineer

Role Summary

HanmiGlobal is seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Engineer to support the delivery of a prestigious high-rise hospitality development in Makkah. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing architectural design coordination, technical reviews, construction supervision, quality assurance, and stakeholder management throughout all project phases. This role requires extensive experience in high-rise and luxury hospitality developments, with the ability to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and international best practices while maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate architectural designs, shop drawings, material submittals, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable codes.
• Coordinate architectural interfaces with structural, MEP, façade, interior design, and specialty consultant teams.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure architectural works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to verify workmanship, material quality, and compliance with approved methodologies.
• Lead architectural design review workshops and provide technical recommendations to resolve design and construction issues.
• Oversee façade systems implementation, ensuring alignment with design intent, performance requirements, and quality standards.
• Review RFIs, technical queries, method statements, and change requests, providing timely resolutions and recommendations.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring activities related to architectural works.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Building Code (SBC), international standards, health and safety requirements, and project-specific guidelines.
• Manage architectural punch lists, defect rectification processes, testing and commissioning support, and project closeout activities.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to facilitate efficient project execution and issue resolution.
• Contribute to risk management initiatives by identifying potential architectural and construction risks and proposing mitigation measures.
• Support document control processes and maintain accurate architectural records within EDMS platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to project teams when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or a related field.
• 12-15 years of relevant architectural engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior architectural engineering role.
• Proven GCC experience on high-rise developments and luxury hospitality projects.
• Experience working within PMC, Project Management Consultancy, or Client Representative environments is highly preferred.
• Ultra-luxury hospitality project experience is highly desirable.
• Saudi National is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Saudi Building Code (SBC) and international building standards.
• Expertise in architectural design reviews and technical coordination.
• Sound understanding of façade systems, architectural materials, and construction methodologies.
• Experience in multidisciplinary coordination across architecture, structure, MEP, and specialist disciplines.
• Strong site supervision, QA/QC, testing, commissioning, handover, and closeout experience.

Software Skills

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Navisworks
• Bluebeam
• Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS)

Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset.