Technical Director
WSP
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Experience
15 - 18 Years
Job Location
Education
Bachelor of Architecture(Architecture)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Technical Director
Job Description
WSP Middle East is seeking a highly experienced Technical Director to provide technical leadership for the delivery of a landmark project in Riyadh.
Responsibilities
Ensure that all technical aspects of the tower project (structural, MEP, façade, geotechnical, services, interiors, etc.) are designed and executed to the highest standard, meeting or exceeding client, regulatory, and industry benchmarks.
Lead and mentor technical leads / discipline heads; ensure the technical team is well-coordinated, clear on roles & responsibilities, and capable of delivering optimal engineering solutions.
Oversee design management from early stages (concept / schematic / detailed design) through to construction documentation; ensure strong constructability, coordination, integration, and value engineering, especially in early design iterations.
Validate and critique technical deliverables: ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, adherence to standards and best practices (e.g. structural loadings, wind, seismic, vertical transportation, façade performance, mechanical / electrical system integration).
Collaborate closely with Project Director / Project Delivery teams to ensure that technical risks, opportunities, and trade-offs are understood, evaluated, and factored into project decisions (cost, schedule, quality).
Drive innovation in materials, construction methods, digital tools (BIM, simulation, modelling), and design processes to enhance efficiency, reduce technical risk, improve sustainability outcomes.
Maintain rigorous technical quality control and assurance processes; lead technical reviews, peer reviews, and ensure compliance with local building codes, regulations and approvals (Saudi & international as applicable).
Engage with clients, authorities, and external consultants on technical matters; act as primary technical point of contact; present technical solutions, mitigations, and design changes in a way that ensures stakeholder confidence.
Qualifications
Degree (or higher) in , Architecture, or equivalent; professional registration or chartered status preferred .
15+ years technical experience in building design, engineering, and construction supervision; experience specifically in high-rise
Experience with Pre-contract design stages; value engineering; design governance; constructability reviews; Logistics & sequencing planning at early stages.
Prior experience with mixed-use high-rise developments combining residential, hospitality, and commercial uses in the same tower.
Company Industry
- Engineering Design & Consulting
Department / Functional Area
- Architecture
- Interior Design
Keywords
- Technical Director
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