Director Design Project Management (Mixed Use Urban Core) (REQ )

About the Role

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Director - Design Project Management (Mixed Use - Urban Core) to lead the planning, management, coordination, and delivery of design across a portfolio of mixed-use precinct developments within the Urban Core business. This full-time position, identified as REQ738, involves overseeing the end-to-end design management process for various assets including public realm, public spaces, retail, food & beverage, commercial office, and destination-led mixed-use developments.

Role Context and Impact

Working client-side, the Director will serve as the primary interface between development, asset management, project delivery, design consultants, authorities, operators, and other stakeholders. The role ensures that the design vision is translated into high-quality, commercially viable, and operationally effective built environments. This position requires a strategic leader capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, driving design excellence, maintaining programme commitments, and ensuring seamless integration across architectural, landscape, infrastructure, public realm, placemaking, and commercial development disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide design leadership for mixed-use precinct developments.
• Manage projects and programmes, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
• Integrate mixed-use development components effectively.
• Manage relationships with various stakeholders, including consultants, authorities, and operators.
• Offer commercial and development support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure quality and compliance standards are met across all design phases.
• Lead and manage internal and external teams involved in design projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in design management and project management.
• At least 7 years in a leadership role managing large-scale mixed-use developments.
• Proven client-side experience on complex mixed-use, urban regeneration, masterplan, or destination development projects.
• Strong experience overseeing public realm and placemaking-focused developments.
• Demonstrated success managing international multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Experience delivering projects throughout the full development lifecycle, from concept design through construction and handover.
• Middle East experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience within large-scale masterplanned communities, giga-projects, mixed-use districts, or city-scale developments is highly desirable.

Work Environment

This role operates within a dynamic environment, requiring collaboration with diverse internal and external teams to deliver complex mixed-use developments. The position demands a leader who can navigate intricate project requirements and stakeholder expectations effectively.

Application Information

Candidates meeting the specified requirements are encouraged to apply for this full-time position with Qiddiya Investment Company. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.