Senior Manager – Design (Architecture) Sport BU (SPA4-SPO-014)

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager – Design (Architecture) to join our Sports Business Unit. This pivotal role involves leading the architectural design efforts for world-class sports facilities that align with Qiddiya’s vision to create a premier entertainment and sports destination. You will oversee the architectural design process from concept to completion, ensuring innovative, functional, and sustainable design solutions that meet international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide architectural design management on the sports assets working closely with the Development Lead, Senior Director of Design, Project Design Director and the LDC’s and their sub-consultants.
• To ensure coordination of the design and engineering with all disciplines.
• To closely work with the development team to align to budgets and project timescales.
• To manage weekly design meetings.
• To coordinate with the Master developer where required.
• To ensure the assets meet all building codes including City Framework standards and other standards required by federations.
• To keep abreast of any changing codes and ensure they are adopted.
• To ensure the consultants meet their deliverables as per the contract.
• To review all drawings / deliverables and approve or comment as required using the CRS process

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field.
• At least 7-15 years of professional experience in architectural design, with significant experience in sports facility design.
• Strong knowledge of sports architecture requirements, including stadiums, arenas, and related infrastructure.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and other relevant tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and manage complex projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within the Middle East region is preferred.
• Deep understanding of sustainable design principles and building codes.