Job Summary

To lead and manage the design and development of all airport buildings and associated airside and landside infrastructure, ensuring compliance with international aviation standards, operational efficiency, safety, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• • Lead the design and coordination of airport facilities from concept to detailed design, including:
  • Airport buildings (terminals, hangars, ARFF, cargo, maintenance, admin, GSE, and utilities)
  • Landside facilities (access roads, parking, transport systems, passenger areas, and commercial/support zones).
  • Airside facilities (runways, taxiways, aprons, stands, lighting, safety areas, and supporting infrastructure)
  • Ensure compliance with international standards (ICAO, IATA, FAA/EASA, NFPA and local authorities).
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (architecture, civil, MEP, structural, and airside/landside planning).
  • Review and approve all design deliverables, drawings, and specifications.
  • Manage design schedules, budgets, and resources.
  • Interface with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
  • Support value engineering, constructability reviews, and risk assessments.
  • Ensure integration of passenger flow, security system, baggage handling systems (BHS), and airport operations.
  • Oversee BIM coordination and digital design processes.
  • Participate in tendering activities, technical proposals, and contractor evaluation.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 12–15 years of experience in aviation and airport design projects.

• Proven experience in

  • Airport buildings (terminals, hangars, ARFF, cargo, support facilities).
  • Integrated airport developments involving airside and landside components

  Additional Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience in international airport projects.
  • Experience across the full project lifecycle (planning, design, tender, construction support).
  • Strong knowledge of airport planning principles and passenger flow design.
  • Familiarity with ICAO Annexes, IATA ADRM, and airport operational requirements.

  TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools (Civil 3D is an advantage).
  • Strong understanding of passenger terminal systems (BHS, PLB, SAS, security, check-in, gates), airside/landside interfaces and operational requirements, Hangar and ARFF facility design and functionality, etc.
  • Experience in multidisciplinary coordination and design management.
  • Proficiency in Arabic and English Languages