General Manager - Architecture & Fit-Out

General Manager – Architecture & Fit-Out

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced General Manager – Architecture & Fit-Out to lead the overall operations, project delivery, design excellence, and business growth of an established Architecture, Design, Multimedia & Signage company .

The company currently delivers F&B, retail, restaurant, café, and fit-out projects , primarily supporting major brands and businesses within a diversified group. The next phase of growth is focused on expanding into external projects and building a strong third-party client portfolio .

The ideal candidate will combine strong architectural and project leadership with commercial and business development capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall operations, strategy, and business performance of the company.

• Oversee architecture, interior design, fit-out, signage, and related project activities.

• Manage end-to-end delivery of F&B, restaurant, café, retail, and commercial projects .

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards.

• Lead and manage architects, designers, project managers, engineers, and other teams.

• Review and approve design concepts, drawings, technical documents, and project deliverables.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

• Develop and implement business strategies to expand the company beyond group projects.

• Identify and develop new external clients and business opportunities across Saudi Arabia.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, F&B brands, retailers, hospitality companies, and corporate clients.

• Lead client presentations, proposals, commercial negotiations, and project opportunities.

• Develop pricing, proposals, contracts, and commercial strategies in coordination with the relevant teams.

• Monitor project profitability, budgets, resources, and overall business performance.

• Establish efficient project management, design, quality, and operational processes.

• Ensure compliance with relevant Saudi building regulations, standards, and industry requirements.

• Represent the company in client meetings, industry events, networking activities, and business development initiatives.

• Drive a culture of innovation, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture .

• 15+ years of professional architectural experience , with significant leadership experience.

• Minimum 7 years in a senior management / leadership position .

• Strong experience in F&B, restaurant, café, retail, hospitality, commercial, and fit-out projects .

• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong understanding of architecture, interior design, construction, fit-out, and project delivery.

• Demonstrated experience in business development, client acquisition, and external project development .

• Strong network and relationships within the Saudi/GCC F&B, retail, hospitality, and construction market is highly preferred.

• Experience managing budgets, project profitability, contracts, and commercial negotiations.

• Strong knowledge of BIM and modern architectural/design technologies.

• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

• Strong understanding of the Saudi market and relevant regulations.

• Saudi/GCC experience is strongly preferred.

Key Skills

• Architectural Leadership

• General Management

• F&B & Retail Projects

• Fit-Out & Project Delivery

• Business Development

• Client Acquisition & Networking

• Team Leadership

• Project & P&L Management

• Commercial Negotiation

• Design & Quality Management

• Strategic Planning

• Saudi Market Knowledge

Ideal Candidate

A senior architect and business leader who can manage the complete operation of the company while combining design expertise, project delivery, commercial management, and business development . The ideal candidate should be capable of taking the company from primarily serving internal/group projects to becoming a strong external Architecture, Design & Fit-Out service provider in the Saudi market .