OVERVIEW
NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.
As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.
As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.
THE ROLE
The Design Lead will oversee the architecture design for different and specific asset types relating to THE LINE. The Design Lead will work with and manage an architectural design team for THE LINE module. The Design Lead will be responsible for organizing, coordinating and ensuring the design work is executed on their allocated project. Acts as a key member driving the Quality Assurance focus with regular interaction with the Senior Design Manager, Director of Architecture, Executive Director and Proponent’s team.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
Key accountabilities:
Role and responsibilities:
Work alongside THE LINE Design Group, Delivery team, Project team, on design delivery, from concept design to completion.
Responsible to deliver the design of various and specific architectural typologies: residential, mixed use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, civic and cultural, etc.
Acts as a reviewer of qualitative architectural design review process, providing analysis, comment, and recommendation to Executive Management.
Manage Design and Asset Brief compliance, ensuring completeness, and accuracy, including design coordination within architecture and across disciplines.
Manage preparation of and check materials schedules, sample boards and mock-ups.
Manage preparation of and check FF&E schedules and sourcing, including samples and mock-ups.
Understand materiality and its specifications.
Technical detailing and construction administration experience.
Ability to solve design issues in a creative and pragmatic way by developing multiple design options that meet the design approach and budget.
Manage communication, coordination, and management of consultants, contractors, various NEOM departments/sectors.
Taking ownership and responsibility for ensuring the project is delivered as desired, fit for purpose, on schedule, and to budget, while maintaining safety and quality controls.
Providing strategic guidance on technical design standards and philosophy.
Planning and directing the work of technical design and master planning consultants.
Monitoring and providing technical support throughout the design and construction phases to ensure compliance with project specifications and requirements.
Resolving design issues, providing guidance, and aligning with project requirements.
Guiding designers, reviewing designs, and ensuring they meet project requirements and scope of work.
Conducting review meetings with internal teams, vendors, and customers to plan and track deliverables.
Evaluating and simplifying current working procedures and tracking deliverables.
Leading technical design reviews and proposing design solutions that meet business needs and leverage global design standardization.
Creating, submitting, and tracking relevant Capex documentation.
Deep diving into technical details and leading problem resolution as needed.
Collaborating with public and private sector clients, focusing on understanding their intentions and goals
BACKGROUND, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge:
Full knowledge of international standards, policies, codes and procedures, and ability to transmit the same to others
Skills:
Experience:
Design experience in various architectural types: residential, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, etc.
Full knowledge of international standards, policies, codes and procedures, and ability to transmit the same to others
Qualifications