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About the Role

Qiddiya is seeking a Development Director, Villas & Townhouses Residential, to lead the planning and development of significant residential projects within its expanding portfolio. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this full-time position requires a professional with over 10 years of experience in real estate development. The role involves managing the entire development lifecycle, from initial feasibility and business planning through to design, procurement, construction, sales readiness, and handover.

Role Scope and Impact

This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in shaping one of the Kingdom's most significant lifestyle destinations. The Development Director will be responsible for assigned developments, coordinating closely with internal teams such as Design, Cost Planning, Delivery, Sales, and Finance, as well as external consultants. The primary objective is to ensure that all projects are commercially successful and align with approved business objectives.

Development Leadership and Project Management

• Lead major residential projects through all stages of the development lifecycle.
• Own development business plans, feasibility studies, project strategies, and key development assumptions.
• Drive the development process from concept design through project completion and handover.
• Monitor project performance against approved business plans, budgets, schedules, and development objectives.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value enhancement initiatives throughout the development lifecycle.
• Direct consultants throughout the design process, ensuring designs align with approved development objectives.
• Coordinate master planning, architecture, engineering, infrastructure, and authority approvals.
• Ensure design solutions balance quality, customer requirements, cost efficiency, and operational considerations.
• Challenge design proposals and drive decisions that maximize project value and commercial performance.

Product and Commercial Strategy

• Lead the definition of residential products, including villas, townhouses, apartments, and mixed-use residential developments.
• Ensure projects meet market demand, customer expectations, and commercial objectives.
• Drive development phasing, product mix, pricing assumptions, and value creation initiatives.
• Support investment decisions through clear commercial analysis and development recommendations.

Stakeholder Engagement and Governance

• Lead coordination with Cost Planning, Delivery, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams.
• Manage relationships with external consultants, authorities, partners, and sub-developers.
• Present project updates, recommendations, and key decisions to senior leadership and governance committees.
• Facilitate alignment across stakeholders on major development decisions.
• Own project governance requirements and stage-gate approvals.
• Track key project risks, opportunities, and decisions throughout the development lifecycle.
• Prepare investment papers, committee submissions, and executive presentations.
• Ensure projects comply with approved governance processes and reporting requirements.

Qualifications and Performance Indicators

Candidates for this role should possess over 10 years of experience in real estate development, demonstrating a proven track record in leading major residential projects. Success in this position will be measured by:

• Successfully leading residential developments through key stage-gates and approvals.
• Delivering commercially viable projects aligned with approved business plans.
• Making strong development decisions related to product strategy, phasing, budget, and project delivery.
• Building strong relationships across development, design, cost, delivery, and sales functions.
• Creating high-quality residential products that enhance Qiddiya's long-term vision.
• Acting as a trusted development lead for senior stakeholders.