Development Director

Overview

Our client is a well-established private real estate developer headquartered in Riyadh, with a diversified portfolio spanning residential communities, commercial assets, and hospitality projects. The organisation is known for delivering high-quality developments aligned with the Kingdom's urban growth and Vision 2030 objectives.

Responsibilities

As Development Director, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading the full development life-cycle including from feasibility, design, approvals, procurement, and delivery
• Drive development strategy, business planning, and financial modelling for new and existing projects
• Manage consultants, architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and risk management
• Work closely with senior leadership on investment decisions and portfolio optimisation
• Ensure developments meet market demand, brand standards, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior development role within residential, commercial, and/or hospitality real estate having delivered minimum 3-4 projects through the projects entire full lifecyle
• Strong understanding of the Saudi Arabian real estate market and regulatory environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, large-scale developments
• Excellent financial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Arabic speaking is advantageous but not essential
• Degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field