We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Interior Designer (Site Supervision) to join our project team in Riyadh. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a prestigious high-rise hospitality development, ensuring the highest standards of design quality, technical compliance, and site execution.
Candidates must possess extensive experience in 5-star hotels and luxury hospitality projects, with a strong background in architectural finishes, fit-out, and FF&E.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Interior Design and Architectural site supervision activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Review and approve all Interior Design and Architectural engineering submissions, including:
Shop Drawings
Material Data Sheets
Material Samples
Mood Boards
Method Statements
Mock-ups
FF&E Submittals
All related technical documentation.
Supervise and monitor daily site activities to ensure compliance with the approved design, project specifications, quality standards, and contract requirements.
Lead the site supervision team and coordinate inspection activities with all stakeholders.
Prepare weekly progress reports, executive presentations, and technical summaries for senior management, the client, and the Engineer.
Attend and lead technical coordination meetings with the Client, Consultant, Contractors, and Sub-consultants to resolve design and construction issues.
Develop practical technical solutions for design conflicts, site constraints, and incomplete or conflicting design information.
Review contractors' work progress, identify risks, and ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
Coordinate closely with Architectural, Structural, MEP, FF&E, and specialist disciplines to achieve seamless project delivery.
Ensure all works comply with quality standards, project specifications, local regulations, and international hospitality standards.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of proven experience as a Senior Interior Designer in site supervision.
Mandatory experience in 5-star hotels, luxury resorts, or luxury hospitality developments.
Strong expertise in Architectural finishes, Interior Fit-out, and FF&E packages.
Previous experience working with Engineering Consultants or Construction Supervision teams is mandatory.
Contracting experience will be considered a significant advantage.
High-rise building experience is highly preferred.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in:
AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong ability to prepare professional technical presentations and executive reports.
Competencies:
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Strong planning, coordination, and organizational abilities.
Outstanding presentation and communication skills.
Excellent technical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced site environment.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and project excellence.
Physically capable of performing regular site inspections and monitoring construction activities across a large-scale project.
