Senior Director Development

About the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Senior Director - Development to join its team in Riyadh, Riyadh Province. This full-time role focuses on leading the development of a major residential portfolio, specifically villas and townhouses, from early to mid-development stages. The position requires 5-10 years of experience and is suited for individuals with a strong developer mindset.

Role Context

This senior client-side development role involves shaping product, strategy, and development direction for residential communities within one of Saudi Arabia’s destination-led developments. The focus is on creating high-quality, market-relevant communities rather than simply building housing. The Senior Director will lead projects through critical stages, including development brief, feasibility, product definition, design management, approvals, procurement strategy, and delivery readiness. This is not a pure project management, design, or construction delivery role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of development projects from feasibility through delivery readiness.
• Define product strategy, unit mix, phasing, and development briefs.
• Drive feasibility, business planning, and commercial optimisation.
• Manage design, consultants, approvals, and procurement strategy.
• Represent the business in key stakeholder discussions.
• Improve development processes across the portfolio.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong client-side residential development experience.
• Proven capability across feasibility, product definition, design management, and commercial decision-making.
• A true developer mindset, distinct from pure project management.
• Ability to balance product, design, cost, programme, and profitability.
• Strong stakeholder management across consultants, authorities, and senior leadership.
• Middle East experience preferred.
• Developer backgrounds preferred over pure consultancy, contractor, or PMC.
• Relevant degree required.

Application Information

The salary for this position will be disclosed during the recruitment process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.