- Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a global consultancy delivering complex built-environment and infrastructure projects across 40+ countries, offering end-to-end planning, design, engineering, and programme management solutions.
- At SJ, you will work on major regional programmes, collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, and benefit from continuous professional development, certification support, and clear pathways for career progression.
- This role plays a key part in supporting major programme delivery through technical input, design coordination, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring design quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
About Us:
Surbana Jurong Group is a global collective of designers, engineers, planners, and project managers delivering some of the world's most complex built-environment and infrastructure projects. With a strong and expanding presence in the Middle East, we partner with public and private sector clients through advisory, design, engineering, and programme management services.
This opportunity forms part of a confidential, flagship development programme in Saudi Arabia, aligned with the nation's Vision 2030 aspirations.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Design Technical Coordinator with specialized expertise in Façade Engineering, ABWF (Architectural Builder's Works & Finishes), and IDFO (Interior Design Fit-Out). The role is on-site and responsible for supporting technical design coordination, ensuring compliance with project requirements, managing design-contractor interfaces, and facilitating seamless integration across all façade and interior packages.
Candidates with Mandarin/Chinese-language capability are highly encouraged to apply due to client-side coordination needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage façade, ABWF, and IDFO design documentation across all relevant stages.
- Ensure all designs are compliant with project specifications, architectural intent, and applicable codes/standards.
- Integrate multidisciplinary inputs and manage interface coordination across architectural, structural, and MEP systems.
- Support and coordinate BIM workflows to ensure accurate and integrated design models.
- Lead or participate in technical reviews, drawing checks, and approval processes.
- Resolve design challenges, clashes, and technical issues through collaboration with consultants and contractors.
- Manage mock-up reviews, samples, and material approvals aligned with project requirements.
- Act as a coordination link between the client, contractor, and project design teams.
- Assist with communication and coordination when dealing with Chinese-speaking stakeholders (preferred).
- Support innovation, sustainability goals, and value engineering initiatives in line with Vision 2030 priorities.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- 8-15 years experience in façade engineering, ABWF/IDFO, or multidisciplinary design coordination.
- Strong knowledge of KSA design regulations, standards, and approval workflows.
- Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale or complex building projects (Middle East experience preferred).
- Proficiency in BIM-based design coordination and relevant software.
- Mandarin/Chinese-language ability is highly preferred due to client needs.
- Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Us
At Surbana Jurong Group, we value creativity, innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence. Join a global multidisciplinary consultancy where your expertise contributes to shaping sustainable and future-ready environments across the region. You will be part of a team where your ideas matter and your career growth is actively supported and rewarded.
Recruitment Disclaimer:
Surbana Jurong Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
