Development Director - Residential Projects

Our client, a prominent real estate development company in Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Development Director to lead the planning, design, and execution of large-scale residential masterplans. This role is critical in ensuring strategic oversight across financial, design, and delivery functions, while maintaining alignment with the company’s vision for world-class residential communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end development of residential projects, from concept to completion, ensuring delivery within budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Oversee the masterplanning, design, and infrastructure development of large-scale residential communities.
• Provide strategic financial management including feasibility studies, cost control, and ROI analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure alignment across design, construction, legal, and commercial disciplines.
• Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, local standards, and sustainability goals.
• Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships, including government authorities, investors, consultants, and contractors.
• Proactively manage risks and resolve issues that may impact project delivery or quality.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior development professionals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in real estate development, with a strong focus on residential masterplanned communities.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale residential developments in the GCC, preferably in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in managing project budgets, financial modeling, and investment appraisals.
• In-depth knowledge of design processes, construction methodologies, and regulatory environments within the region.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Candidate:

• Candidates with recent or current experience working on real estate developments in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Bilingual (Arabic/English) is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in one of the region’s most transformative infrastructure programs.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Dynamic work environment with exposure to international stakeholders and high-impact projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ﷼90,000.00 - ﷼100,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Riyadh: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• leadership: 10 years (Required)
• residential masterplanned communities: 10 years (Required)
• large-scale residential development: 10 years (Required)

Language:

• Arabic? (Preferred)