Senior Director Development Residential📣 Job Ad

About Qiddiya and the Residential Development Opportunity

Qiddiya's Residential Business Unit is focused on creating new neighborhoods within one of Saudi Arabia's most ambitious destination-led developments. The objective is to shape high-quality, market-relevant communities that support a long-term residential vision, rather than simply building housing. We are seeking a Senior Director Development Residential to join our team in Riyadh.

The Role: Senior Director Development, Villas & Townhouses

This full-time position is a key part of the product strategy within the Villas & Townhouses team. The Senior Director will be responsible for shaping, challenging, and driving the development of this portfolio from the front end. The role ensures that projects are commercially sound, well-positioned, and set up for successful delivery. This position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in residential development.

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 optimization.
• Manage design, consultants, approvals, and procurement strategy.
• Represent the business in key stakeholder discussions.
• Improve development processes across the portfolio.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong client-side residential development experience, with a minimum of 10 years in the field.
• Proven capability across feasibility, product definition, design management, and commercial decision-making.
• A true developer mindset, beyond pure project management.
• Ability to balance product, design, cost, programme, and profitability.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across consultants, authorities, and senior leadership.
• Middle East experience is preferred.
• Developer backgrounds are preferred over pure consultancy, contractor, or PMC experience.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The salary for this role will be discussed during the interview process.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply.