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About Qiddiya

Qiddiya is a strategic holding and development company responsible for Qiddiya and its related ventures. The company leads large-scale entertainment, sports, and culture projects across Saudi Arabia. Operating at the core of major destination development, Qiddiya integrates planning, design, and delivery to shape ambitious projects at a portfolio scale.

The Role: Director Urban Planning

As the Director Urban Planning, you will hold a central position in guiding the planning and design strategy across a complex portfolio of projects in Riyadh. This full-time role focuses on driving alignment between the overall vision, design quality, commercial practicality, and long-term development objectives. You will collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of the Planning and Design strategy to achieve organizational objectives.
• Participate in developing and enforcing design policies, processes, procedures, and controls.
• Assist in preparing the Place, Planning and Design budget to support effective delivery.
• Lead the development and implementation of design guidelines across portfolio projects.
• Support development teams throughout project design and construction, including design direction, review, and internal specification processes.
• Oversee design process coordination among multiple consultants from pre-concept through execution to ensure alignment with the master plan.
• Organize, track, and monitor multiple project design packages to deliver consistent and efficient solutions.
• Ensure design solutions are commercially viable and compliant with applicable rules and regulations.
• Manage design processes from land acquisition through planning and detailed design approvals to meet agreed plans and targets.
• Ensure projects align with the approved master plan and initiate corrective action when necessary.
• Lead team performance by setting objectives, managing performance, and developing team capability.
• Provide direction, mentoring, coaching, and growth opportunities to strengthen and motivate the team.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in urban planning or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with large mixed-use destination developments.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proven experience ensuring master plan compliance across large portfolio projects.

Work Environment and Commitment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. The role requires a commitment to guiding complex urban planning initiatives within a dynamic development environment.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.