The Crowd
Senior Site Architect (Aviation)
Requirements
A professional degree in Architecture and registered/licensed Architect status is required, along with a minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience on aviation projects. Strong knowledge of architectural detailing, construction methodologies, and experience in site delivery phases are essential.
Job Description
About The Role:
The Crowd are partnered with a trailblazing international architecture and design practice that are seeking a Senior On-Site Architect to represent our client on a major aviation project in Jeddah. This position offers the opportunity to act as the primary on-site liaison between the client, consultants, contractors, and design team, ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects from design through to construction.
The role is suited to a licensed Architect who possesses extensive experience in construction administration, site coordination, and project leadership. You will play a key role in maintaining quality standards, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring design intent is delivered throughout the construction process.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected, design-led practice delivering large-scale, technically complex projects. The studio offers a collaborative working environment, exposure to high-profile developments, and strong opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
This is a 6-month contract primarily based in Jeddah. Full visa support and accommodation and travel expenses will be covered. This would ideally suit a UK Architect looking for a fantastic short-term opportunity in Middle East.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary on-site representative and client liaison throughout project delivery
- Coordinate communication between clients, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders
- Support project teams through all design and construction phases
- Review and coordinate drawings, specifications, details, and project documentation
- Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with design intent and quality standards
- Lead quality control and interdisciplinary coordination activities
- Identify and develop practical and innovative solutions to site and construction challenges
- Support project document control, reporting, and delivery processes
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative project environment
- Assist with risk management, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement of project standards
Key Skills / Experience:
- Professional degree in Architecture and registered/licensed Architect status
- Minimum 10 years’ post-qualification experience on aviation projects is essential
- Experience across all project phases from concept design through construction administration
- Strong knowledge of architectural detailing, building systems, construction methodologies, and building regulations
- Demonstrated experience representing design teams during construction and site delivery phases
- Experience working on projects involving masonry construction and existing building refurbishments or alterations
- Strong understanding of space planning, programming, and functional adjacencies
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Recruitment for design. UNIQUE RECRUITMENT FOR UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS The Crowd is a specialist recruitment agency for the Architecture, Design and Creative industries. We recruit for some of the most celebrated names around – from large international architecture and design practices to small independent studios. We do things differently to make recruitment the way it should be, combining our industry expertise with a proactive and responsive approach. We take the time to discover organisational cultures and place people in roles that are genuinely right for them. Based in London, New York and Los Angeles, we match candidates with temporary, permanent and fixed contract roles across the creative industries, including architecture, design and interiors. We also recruit for business support roles such as Office Management, PA's/EA's, Marketing and Communications, PR, HR, Business Development, Finance, Bid Management, IT, Project Coordination and sales positions.