Our client, a prominent real estate development company in Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Senior Development Director to lead the planning, design, and execution of large-scale residential masterplans. This role is critical in ensuring strategic oversight across financial, design, and delivery functions, while maintaining alignment with the company’s vision for world-class residential communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end development of residential projects, from concept to completion, ensuring delivery within budget, timeline, and quality standards.
- Oversee the masterplanning, design, and infrastructure development of large-scale residential communities.
- Provide strategic financial management including feasibility studies, cost control, and ROI analysis.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure alignment across design, construction, legal, and commercial disciplines.
- Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, local standards, and sustainability goals.
- Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships, including government authorities, investors, consultants, and contractors.
- Proactively manage risks and resolve issues that may impact project delivery or quality.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior development professionals.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in real estate development, with a strong focus on residential masterplanned communities.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale residential developments in the GCC, preferably in Saudi Arabia.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in managing project budgets, financial modeling, and investment appraisals.
- In-depth knowledge of design processes, construction methodologies, and regulatory environments within the region.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Candidate:
- Candidates with recent or current experience working on real estate developments in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
- Bilingual (Arabic/English) is a plus.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to play a key leadership role in one of the region’s most transformative infrastructure programs.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Dynamic work environment with exposure to international stakeholders and high-impact projects.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ﷼100,000.00 - ﷼110,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Riyadh: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- leadership: 10 years (Required)
- residential masterplanned communities: 10 years (Required)
- large-scale residential development: 10 years (Required)
Language:
- Arabic? (Preferred)
Expected Start Date: 04/08/2025
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