Senior Architect Consultant

Job description / Role

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Responsibilities:
- Act as the point of contact with regulatory bodies, including the local municipality/NEOM urban planning, the roads department, the civil defense, and the utility authorities.
- Conduct early-stage discussions with regulatory bodies to assess the feasibility of our project designs and obtain input on the requirements for obtaining permits and approvals.
- Ensure that project designs are compliant with local regulations and codes, and defend the design when necessary.
- Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including utility providers, to facilitate project approvals.
- Coordinate with the design team and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of permit applications and approvals.
- Maintain records of coordination meetings with NEOM for utilities demand approval.
- Gather and maintain records of information, NOCs, and approvals for point of connection with the utilities system from all project stakeholders, including NEOM sectors.
- Collaborate with the project team to ensure that project timelines and budgets are met.
- Prepare and submit all necessary documentation required for permits and approvals.
- Attend meetings with stakeholders to review project progress and obtain input.
- Provide guidance to the design team on regulatory compliance and coordinate with other stakeholders to resolve any compliance issues that arise.

- A valid license to act as an Architect of Record in KSA.
- Strong relationships with regulatory bodies and in-depth knowledge of local markets, regulatory controls, and permit application processes.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience.

Moving forward together

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

About the Company

Worley is a leading global provider of professional services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors. We partner with our customers to address their most critical challenges at every stage of their projects: from initial concepts to sustaining and enhancing their assets. And we provide smarter, bolder solutions while delivering on our own sustainability commitments.

We are 51,000 bright minds across 46 countries all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. While working to fulfill our ambition to be recognized globally as the leader in sustainability solutions.