Architect specialized in sports facilities - Riyad

Company :

Madarek Engineering Consultants (MDK Consultant) is a Saudi engineering consultancy delivering integrated solutions in line with international standards, holding a First-Class classification from the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing.

We combine technical rigor with a genuine commitment to quality, helping clients turn ambitious ideas into well-designed, fully compliant projects across Saudi Arabia.

Our services span design, construction supervision, infrastructure works, stakeholder and compliance management (code compliance, government approvals, and technical support across specialties), as well as safety and traffic studies.

Our vision is to be a leading consultancy in innovative, sustainable engineering solutions, focused on project quality, excellence, and continuous improvement for our clients and communities, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

At MDK Consultant, our people drive our success: we foster a collaborative culture built on innovation and ownership, giving our engineers real opportunities to grow while contributing to landmark projects across the Kingdom.

Our journey to success begins with understanding your needs.

Job :

Job Objective

To review and oversee architectural aspects of sports facility projects, ensuring compliance with project requirements, the Saudi Building Code (SBC), and applicable FIFA standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Review architectural plans, designs, and specifications.
• Participate in the design of stadiums, training centers, and other sports facilities.
• Check access, circulation, emergency exits, and accessibility.
• Oversee the layout of stands, changing rooms, restrooms, and VIP, media, and administrative areas.
• Examine materials, finishes, samples, and shop drawings.
• Coordinate work with different technical disciplines.
• Participate in meetings and prepare necessary comments and reports.
• Conduct site visits and monitor work quality.
• Identify non-conformities and follow up on the correction of remarks.
• Review technical submittals, variations, and as-built drawings.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Code, Civil Defense requirements, and applicable FIFA standards.

Required profile :

• Degree in Architecture from a recognized university.
• Professional experience of 7 to 10 years in architectural design..
• Mandatory experience in at least one sports project: stadium, club, training center, or sports complex.
• Mandatory experience in applying FIFA standards for stadiums, football pitches, training centers, and team base camps.
• Good knowledge of technical requirements for pitches: dimensions, run-off areas, orientation, lighting, drainage, irrigation, and natural or synthetic turf.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, with good knowledge of BIM.
• Ability to read and review plans, details, and technical specifications.
• Good coordination, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good command of English.

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Desired personality traits :

Search for new things / novelty Respect of the rules Need for reflection Involvement at work Organization