Job Title Senior Architect

Job Category Architecture / Master Planning / Project Development Function / Department Network Development & Maintenance Job Location Jeddah (with regular presence at Rabigh project site and other project locations as required

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CORE COMPETENCIES (Applicable to All Staff) Accountability and Ownership – 5Planning and Execution Discipline – 5Stakeholder Communication – 4Problem Solving and Judgement – 5Compliance and Governance Awareness – 4LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESDecision Making Under Constraints – 5Cross-Functional Alignment – 5Consultant and Contractor Governance – 5Risk Identification and Escalation – 4Performance Monitoring and Corrective Action – 4TECHNICAL / JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESLarge-Scale Master Planning – 5Architectural Design Governance – 5Owner’s Design Brief Development – 5Consultant Deliverables Review and Control – 5Contractor Design Compliance Oversight – 4OEM Requirement Integration – 4Phasing and Expansion Planning – 5Drawing Review from Concept to IFC Stage – 4Value Engineering and Constructability Review – 4Executive Decision-Support Reporting – 4THE JOB SUMMARYThe Senior Architectural Lead is a senior owner-side role within NDM, responsible for leading the architectural, master planning, and design governance requirements of the Rabigh Special Project. The role ensures that Petromin’s project objectives, OEM requirements, operational needs, expansion provisions, and cost-efficiency expectations are translated into a coherent and executable master plan. The role acts as Petromin’s architectural interface with consultants and contractors, ensuring that design outputs and site execution remain aligned with approved requirements. The role also supports GM NDM in cross-functional requirements where architectural, planning, design review, or project development expertise is requir
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIESLead the development, refinement, and progressive freezing of the Owner’s Design Brief and master planning intent for the Rabigh Special Project. Act as Petromin’s architectural and master planning lead in all engagements with appointed consultants, contractors, OEM representatives, and internal stakeholders. Review, challenge, and technically validate master planning deliverables including site zoning, land-use planning, building envelopes, buffers, circulation, expansion provisions, and functional adjacencies. Ensure architectural and planning outputs align with Petromin’s business requirements, operational needs, future expansion strategy, and approved project objectives. Oversee consultant deliverables to ensure completeness, quality, coordination, and timely submission against project requirements. Oversee contractor compliance with approved architectural designs, layouts, specifications, and design intent during execution. Identify design deviations or execution risks on site and recommend corrective action; any recommendation to suspend works shall be subject to GM NDM approval. Coordinate closely with the Senior Infrastructure Engineer to ensure alignment between building layouts, site infrastructure, utilities corridors, circulation networks, and future expansion requirements. Coordinate with the Controls & Reporting Manager to provide design status, risk inputs, consultant performance updates, and decision-support information for leadership reporting. Lead value engineering and constructability reviews to optimise cost, functionality, phasing, and long-term operational efficiency without compromising Petromin requirements. Maintain structured records of design assumptions, approvals, decisions, consultant submissions, review comments, and key project requirements for traceability. Support cross-functional organisational requirements as directed by GM NDM, including design reviews, planning assessments, and project development support outside Rabigh where required. THE JOB PROFILEEducational Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (Mandatory) Professional Certifications Saudi Council of Engineers registration (Mandatory) Registered Architect or equivalent professional membership (Preferred) BIM / Design Coordination certifications (Advantage) Experience15-20 years of experience in architectural design, master planning, and large-scale development projects, preferably within industrial, automotive, or logistics environments. Proven experience in owner-side or client-representative roles with responsibility for consultant oversight and design governance. Essential Job Pre-Requisites Strong ability to lead and challenge consultants constructively Ability to translate business and operational requirements into planning and design solutions Experience in multi-disciplinary coordination across architecture, infrastructure, and execution teams High level of ownership and ability to operate in lean project environments Languages Proficiency English – Advanced (Mandat
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