Senior Architect Engineer (Interiors)

Role overview

The Senior Interior Design Engineer will lead the discipline-specific delivery of interior design and fit-out works, making sure every element matches approved drawings, specifications, design intent, and contractual obligations. Based in Saudi Arabia, this role reports to the Senior Design / Technical Manager and works under Technical Coordinators.

What you will do

• Provide daily site-level support for interior design and fit-out activities, including clarifications, RFIs, and technical questions.
• Check on-site interior works such as finishes, partitions, ceilings, joinery, and FF&E interfaces against approved drawings, specifications, mock-ups, and samples.
• Spot design or execution conflicts, non-conformances, and site issues, then coordinate with project teams to resolve them.
• Work closely with architectural, structural, MEPF, façade, and specialist fit-out teams to prevent clashes and coordination problems.
• Support inspections, snagging, and quality reviews for interior finishes and fit-out deliverables.
• Provide sketches, mark-ups, and technical input when needed to keep work moving and resolve site problems.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, finishes, samples, and method statements for alignment with design intent and specifications.
• Offer practical technical comments that help secure approvals and maintain construction progress.
• Confirm that approved materials, finishes, and details are implemented correctly on site.
• Support the preparation, review, and validation of interior as-built drawings and related records.
• Help Technical Coordinators monitor submittals and close review comments.
• Draft and support responses to RFIs, Technical Queries (TQs), and site clarifications related to interior and fit-out works.
• Assist with investigation and closure of NCRs, observations, and quality concerns connected to finishes and detailing.
• Recommend buildable interior solutions that preserve design intent while accommodating site constraints.
• Keep clear records of technical responses and site decisions.
• Coordinate with site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers on interior and fit-out matters.
• Liaise across all disciplines to ensure interior spaces are delivered in a coordinated way.
• Attend coordination meetings, mock-up reviews, and progress meetings as needed.
• Ensure technical information is communicated clearly through approved workflows.
• Capture lessons learned to improve interior detailing, materials, and fit-out execution.
• Support the mentoring and technical development of junior engineers and site staff.
• Promote best practices in interior construction quality, finishes, and detailing standards.

Experience and qualifications

• 10 to 12 years of relevant experience in interior design and fit-out within construction or Design & Build settings.
• Strong background in reviewing shop drawings, approving materials, and supporting site-based interior delivery.
• Proven ability to coordinate interior works with architectural and MEP systems.
• Solid understanding of finishes, materials, joinery, and detailing.
• Experience handling mock-ups, sample approvals, and quality control procedures.
• Professional English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Professional certification is beneficial but not required.

Technical skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM coordination tools.
• Strong grasp of interior detailing, materials, and fit-out construction methods.
• Ability to review shop drawings and check alignment with design intent.
• Knowledge of finishes, FF&E coordination, and joinery detailing.
• Ability to manage technical logs, trackers, and document control systems.
• Excellent attention to detail in high-quality finish environments.
• Effective communication and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.

Additional information

This position is part of a design and build environment with significant interior design and fit-out scope. The work is multidisciplinary and spans both design and construction phases. Experience in high-end finishes, hospitality, commercial, or complex interior environments is preferred.