Role summary
A global design leader with broad expertise in building typologies and urban design, who will lead an agile, high-impact team bridging design, project management, and governance to embed standards and resolve compliance challenges, enabling timely, compliant delivery of development outcomes that uphold quality, integrity, and Qiddiya's vision.
Responsibilities
- Support cross-functional integration at QIC level across design, procurement and delivery functions
- Support the DEx ED to continuously evolve integrated design management and governance frameworks across specific delivery models
- Lead the development and quarterly publication of the Integrated Design Management Manual, including hard and soft copy compendium of DEx issued and emerging design management procedures
- Collaboratively support the development of RFP suites for LDC multidiscipline consultancy services aligned with procurement strategies, including scope of services and technical annexures with the Design Procurement Support function
- Drive the development and rollout of baseline specifications across key disciplines, aligned with QIC best practice, sustainability, applicable codes, standards and international, regional and local regulations
- Oversee preparation and collation of Employer Information Package to ensure consistent design guidance to appointed consultants
- Identify and drive opportunities for standardization and optimization through prototypes and repeatable design solutions leading to DEx best practice guidelines
- Support the Design Governance mandates through structured reporting, PCG committee engagement, and effective implementation across the Business Units
- Support continuous improvement and high performance through data analysis from online platforms in collaboration with all DEx functions
- Support organisational capability building through structured DEx awareness campaigns for key DEx initiatives and processes, training, mentoring and knowledge-sharing
- Drive the establishment of an Integrated Design Management Excellence upskilling and training programme, utilising the existing playbook for the Integrated Project Management programme
- Drive the establishment of a central repository for QIC-wide CGIs
- Interface with support and drive the upgrading of the Stage Gate Review Panel template, especially to include the proposed CGI image comparison initiatives in collaboration with the Virtual City and BIM & Digital Delivery functions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in architecture, interior design, urban design, project management or another related design field if supported by relevant working experience
- Professionally registered with an internationally recognized professional body or authority relevant to their discipline is an advantage
Requirements
- Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in design, engineering and governance within Development
- 10 years' experience in the Middle East is essential, preferably including KSA
- Proven experience delivering large-scale complex and high value developments and giga-projects
- Demonstrated expertise in integrating design, procurement and delivery across complex programs
- Proven track record in establishing and implementing governance frameworks, policies, and procedures at portfolio scale
- Strong stakeholder management across executive leadership, project teams, consultants and contractors
- Excellent communication, commercial acumen and professional judgment
- Strong problem-solving with ability to operate effectively under pressure and to be directable in a dynamic delivery focused context
- Knowledge of existing KSA regulatory environment, relevant governing agencies and codes applicable to various design typologies
- Previous background in creating a culture of empowerment and where others share knowledge, insights and learning
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead in complex and matrixed organizations
- Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple deadlines
Education
Master's degree in architecture, interior design, urban design, project management or another related design field
Experience
Minimum 20 years of relevant experience in design, engineering and governance; 10 years' experience in the Middle East essential, preferably including KSA
Skills
- Building typologies and urban design
- Integrating design, procurement and delivery across complex programs
- Establishing and implementing governance frameworks at portfolio scale
- Stakeholder management across executive leadership, project teams, consultants and contractors
- Communication and commercial acumen
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Knowledge of KSA regulatory environment and applicable codes and regulations
- Leadership in complex and matrixed organizations
- Managing multiple deadlines
Education · Experience · Type
Master'sRequires 20+ yearsSalary not stated