Director Office Leasing (Commercial Office) SPA

About the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Director - Leasing (Commercial Offices) to support the development and execution of the leasing strategy for Qiddiya's commercial office portfolio. This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and reports to the Head of Leasing. The Director will be instrumental in establishing Qiddiya as a premier business destination by driving occupier demand, securing strategic tenants, and building long-term relationships across local, regional, and international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Leasing in developing and implementing the commercial office leasing strategy across Qiddiya's portfolio.
• Identify, target, and secure local, regional, and international occupiers aligned with Qiddiya's strategic vision and economic objectives.
• Develop and execute leasing plans to maximise occupancy, rental income, tenant quality, and long-term asset value.
• Contribute to market positioning, pricing strategies, and tenant mix recommendations.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, occupier requirements, and emerging workplace trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate occupiers, government organisations, multinational companies, brokers, consultants, and real estate partners.
• Proactively identify new leasing opportunities and cultivate strategic partnerships.
• Represent Qiddiya at industry events, conferences, exhibitions, and networking forums.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective tenants across target sectors.
• Lead lease negotiations and commercial discussions with prospective tenants and their representatives.
• Structure leasing deals that balance commercial performance with long-term strategic objectives.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, development, operations, and asset management teams throughout transaction processes.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of heads of terms, lease agreements, and supporting commercial documentation.
• Work closely with Development, Asset Management, Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to align leasing objectives with project delivery and business plans.
• Provide market intelligence and tenant feedback to influence future product design and workplace offerings.
• Support the development of marketing campaigns, leasing collateral, and tenant engagement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate leasing forecasts, pipeline reporting, and performance metrics.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior leadership on leasing activity, market trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Drive continuous improvement of leasing processes, systems, and tenant engagement practices.
• Support and mentor leasing professionals across the business.
• Promote a high-performance, customer-centric culture focused on collaboration and commercial excellence.
• Contribute to the development of leasing capabilities, processes, and best practices across the organisation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Over 10 years of experience in commercial office leasing.
• Proven track record of leasing commercial office assets to multinational corporations, government entities, and leading regional businesses.
• Strong market knowledge and exceptional relationship management skills.
• Ability to engage decision-makers and attract leading organisations.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate will be a highly connected leasing professional with deep occupier relationships and a strong market presence. This individual will contribute to establishing Qiddiya as Riyadh's future business hub and a best-in-class commercial office environment.