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

> Qiddiya Investment Company · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-23

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Planning & Design - Dev - Sports

## Description

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.

## Apply

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