Director - Development

Qiddiya Investment Company is a Saudi investment and development company shaping large-scale entertainment, sports, culture, and mixed-use destinations. The company delivers major urban and infrastructure projects with a focus on creating ambitious, high-impact developments that define future-ready communities and experiences.

As Director - Development, you will play a central role in guiding complex real estate projects from strategy through delivery. This role is suited to a leader who can balance commercial, operational, and stakeholder priorities while helping drive large-scale destination developments forward in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development strategy for large-scale mixed-use destination projects.
• Oversee project budgets, timelines, feasibility studies, and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and government stakeholders across development phases.
• Drive contract negotiations, risk management, and regulatory compliance for development initiatives.
• Mentor development teams and present project updates to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, construction management, business, or a related field.
• 12-15 years of leadership experience in large-scale real estate development, including mixed-use projects.
• Strong experience with feasibility analysis, budgeting, financial modeling, and project lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage external stakeholder relationships.
• Experience negotiating contracts and ensuring regulatory and safety compliance.
• Professional proficiency in English.