Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily inspections of architectural and interior fit-out works for the renovation of a high-rise, five-star hotel.
• Ensure all works comply with approved drawings, specifications, material submittals, mockups, and hotel brand standards.
• Inspect drywall partitions, plastering, screeds, ceilings, flooring, wall finishes, painting, stone cladding, glazing, joinery, and decorative finishes.
• Verify marble and stone layouts, pattern matching, joint alignment, colour consistency, and installation quality.
• Inspect guestrooms, royal suites, corridors, lobbies, dining venues, prayer areas, and other public spaces.
• Review and respond to architectural Requests for Inspection with clear and accurate supporting records.
• Verify surface levels, alignments, dimensions, joint tolerances, paint finishes, joinery details, and acoustic treatments.
• Inspect doors, frames, ironmongery, hardware, acoustic seals, and fire-rated door assemblies.
• Confirm that approved materials are properly delivered, stored, protected, and installed.
• Coordinate inspections with the Senior Architect, Senior Interior Designer, Civil Inspector, and contractor representatives.
• Identify defective or non-compliant work and immediately report it to the Senior Architect or Senior Interior Designer.
• Prepare punch lists and monitor the contractor’s rectification and closure of defects.
• Inspect the protection of completed finishes to prevent damage during ongoing construction.
• Maintain daily inspection reports, photographs, test records, and site observations.
• Assist with snagging, de-snagging, final inspections, and handover activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Construction, or a related discipline.
• Valid Saudi Council of Engineers registration in the applicable Technician or Engineering category is mandatory.
• Minimum 12 years of architectural site supervision and inspection experience.
• Proven experience in five-star hotels, luxury hospitality fit-outs, or high-rise interior renovation projects.
• Strong knowledge of architectural finishes, drywall, ceilings, stone, marble, glazing, flooring, painting, joinery, and door systems.
• Excellent attention to finishing details, including pattern matching, joint alignment, paint sheen, surface quality, and joinery margins.
• Familiarity with acoustic detailing, fire-rated assemblies, waterproofing interfaces, and luxury hotel quality standards.
• Ability to interpret architectural and interior drawings, specifications, material schedules, method statements, and approved mockups.
• Previous experience working with an engineering consultancy or construction supervision consultant.
• Ability to prepare clear inspection reports, punch lists, photographic records, and non-compliance documentation.
• Experience in Madinah Central Area or similarly congested and sensitive locations is preferred.
• Good written and spoken English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma