Senior Façade Architect / Façade Design Architect

About the Role

Sana Al Jazira Co. Ltd. seeks a seasoned Façade Architect with deep expertise in designing, detailing, and developing technical façade systems. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and requires a minimum of 5 years experience in façade design, specifically in executing complex façade projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive façade shop, fabrication, and construction drawings.
• Develop detailed plans, elevations, sections, and large-scale façade details.
• Design panel layouts and production drawings for GRC/GFRC and UHPC cladding systems.
• Detail aluminum cladding, glazing, and architectural metalwork components.
• Coordinate façade fixing, brackets, supports, and connection details ensuring structural compatibility.
• Collaborate closely with structural, MEP, and architectural disciplines to resolve design conflicts.
• Review IFC and design drawings for constructability issues and missing data.
• Prepare material take-offs and contribute to facade optimization and layout panelization.
• Liaise with manufacturing and site installation teams for seamless production and delivery.
• Incorporate feedback from consultants and clients, and manage revision cycles.
• Utilize BIM/Revit models as part of coordination and design validation.
• Ensure all drawings align with approved specifications and project requirements.

Required Qualifications & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience focused on façade design and detailing.
• Proven hands-on expertise in GRC/GFRC façade systems is mandatory.
• Experience with UHPC architectural cladding strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of aluminum cladding, glazing systems, architectural metalwork, and façade interface detailing.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit/BIM software.
• Ability to independently develop detailed shop and fabrication drawings.
• Strong understanding of façade supports including brackets, anchors, steel supports, joints, tolerances, and installation guidelines.
• Experience reading and coordinating architectural and structural drawings to ensure discipline integration.
• Preferred experience collaborating directly with fabrication and site installation teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and capability to manage multiple façade packages under strict timelines.

Additional Notes

Applicants mainly experienced in architectural concept or design without considerable façade shop drawing and fabrication detailing will not be considered suitable for this role.