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Qiddiya | القدية

<div>
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 
 The Cost Planning Director will play a critical role in the successful implementation of the Qiddiya Approach for Cost Management, ensuring that projects are delivered with optimal value and efficiency.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Qiddiya Approach: Get up to speed with and implement the Qiddiya Cost Planning Approach, ensuring compliance with established processes and policies
 </li>
 <li>
 Cost Optimization: Optimize value in project outcomes through effective cost planning and management
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaboration: Work closely with Business Units as required to run the cost planning function, fostering a cohesive team environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Team Leadership: Manage and develop the Cost Planning Team, establishing best practices for accurate cost planning
 </li>
 <li>
 Consultant Management: Oversee the Consultant (Quantity Surveyor) to ensure detailed cost planning services are delivered effectively, presenting outcomes at stage gate reviews
 </li>
 <li>
 Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders and maintain communication plans to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle
 </li>
 <li>
 Project Leadership: Take the lead in cost planning for other Business Units as needed, managing the intricacies of major projects and guiding Project Managers on design functionality
 </li>
 <li>
 Value Engineering: Proactively contribute to adding value through innovative ideas and value engineering during the design process
 </li>
 <li>
 Networking: Maintain strong relationships with peers in the Cost Planning and QS consulting community, ensuring networking within the greater Qiddiya business
 </li>
 <li>
 Commercial Acumen: Demonstrate commercial astuteness in decision-making and implement plans to improve the bottom line
 </li>
 <li>
 Continuous Improvement: Foster the establishment and maintenance of efficient practices to ensure a high level of knowledge regarding technical aspects of building services and design intent
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Relevant tertiary qualifications
 </li>
 <li>
 Institute membership such as the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 20+ years in the Construction Industry
 </li>
 <li>
 In Cost Planning, Estimating or Quantity Surveying
 </li>
 <li>
 Has managed large value risk projects
 </li>
 <li>
 Is considered an expert in their field and has gained all aspects of technical capabilities in Cost Planning and Estimating
 </li>
 <li>
 Is to provide guidance and support to other Cost Planners as a mentor
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Personal Attributes
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 High output orientation and drive
 </li>
 <li>
 Considered decision making and influencing skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong overall awareness and ability to navigate effectively through issues
 </li>
 <li>
 Practical leadership skills, mind for problem solving and good organizational skills
 </li>
 <li>
 To act professionally, build trust with others and create strong partnerships and relationships
 </li>
 <li>
 Work collaboratively to deliver desired outcomes
 </li>
 <li>
 Be completely adapted to change, adjust rapidly and frequently to new situations, and assist others in adapting to change
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Director- Cost Planning. CDU7

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>Position Overview
The Cost Planning Director will play a critical role in the successful implementation of the Qiddiya Approach for Cost Management, ensuring that projects are delivered with optimal value and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
1. Qiddiya Approach: Get up to speed with and implement the Qiddiya Cost Planning Approach, ensuring compliance with established processes and policies.
2. Cost Optimization: Optimize value in project outcomes through effective cost planning and management.
3. Collaboration: Work closely with Business Units as required to run the cost planning function, fostering a cohesive team environment.
4. Team Leadership: Manage and develop the Cost Planning Team, establishing best practices for accurate cost planning.
5. Consultant Management: Oversee the Consultant (Quantity Surveyor) to ensure detailed cost planning services are delivered effectively, presenting outcomes at stage gate reviews.
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders and maintain communication plans to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
7. Project Leadership: Take the lead in cost planning for other Business Units as needed, managing the intricacies of major projects and guiding Project Managers on design functionality.
8. Value Engineering: Proactively contribute to adding value through innovative ideas and value engineering during the design process.
9. Networking: Maintain strong relationships with peers in the Cost Planning and QS consulting community, ensuring networking within the greater Qiddiya business.
10. Commercial Acumen: Demonstrate commercial astuteness in decision-making and implement plans to improve the bottom line.
11. Continuous Improvement: Foster the establishment and maintenance of efficient practices to ensure a high level of knowledge regarding technical aspects of building services and design intent. 
Requirements<ul><li> 
Relevant tertiary qualifications
</li><li>Institute membership such as the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)</li></ul>
Experience
<ul><li>20+ years in the Construction Industry</li><li>In Cost Planning, Estimating or Quantity Surveying
</li><li>Has managed large value risk projects</li><li>Is considered an expert in their field and has gained all aspects of technical capabilities in Cost Planning and Estimating</li><li>Is to provide guidance and support to other Cost Planners as a mentor</li></ul>
Personal Attributes<ul><li>High output orientation and drive
</li><li>Considered decision making and influencing skills.
</li><li>Strong overall awareness and ability to navigate effectively through issues.
</li><li>Practical leadership skills, mind for problem solving and good organizational skills.
</li><li>To act professionally, build trust with others and create strong partnerships and relationships.
</li><li>Work collaboratively to deliver desired outcomes.
</li><li>Be completely adapted to change, adjust rapidly and frequently to new situations, and assist others in adapting to change</li></ul></div>

<div>Qiddiya Investment Company is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Manager- Systems and Processes (CDU7) to drive the continuous improvement of our operational systems and processes. In this role, you will be key to developing and maintaining efficient systems that support Qiddiya's strategic goals and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance process workflows, ensure system integrity, and improve overall business performance. You will also oversee process documentation, manage stakeholder communication, and facilitate training and change management activities.
Key Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Assess, design, and optimize business processes and systems in alignment with organizational objectives.</li>
<li>Lead initiatives for process improvement, including identifying pain points and implementing innovative solutions.</li>
<li>Collaborate with various departments to standardize processes and ensure seamless system integration.</li>
<li>Develop process documentation, training materials, and user guides.</li>
<li>Manage change management efforts related to system updates or process implementations.</li>
<li>Monitor performance metrics and generate reports to guide continuous improvement efforts.</li>
<li>Ensure adherence to internal policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.</li> 
</ul> 
 
Requirements 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field; Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems and process management, preferably in large organizations or capital projects.</li>
<li>Proficiency in process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent frameworks.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.</li>
<li>Experience with process mapping and workflow tools.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure.</li>
<li>Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are considered an asset.</li></ul></div>

Senior Manager- Business Planning. CDU7

<div>Job Overview
The Senior Director - Commercial (SDU) at Qiddiya Investment Company is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing commercial activities within the Strategic Development Unit (SDU). You will drive strategic commerciality (and safety) into every decision both in procurement and in contract administration. Setting up strategy and execution to the outset through PM/CM specific process and procedures to suit the task at hand whilst fully complying with internal governance and Delegation of Authority. Responsible for driving outturn cost within the agreed business plans and cost plans and feeding back commercial lessons learned and outturn to cost planning.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Establish, implement, and maintain the commercial management framework for the Construction Management vertical, covering procurement commercial strategy, contract administration, cost control, and commercial assurance.</li><li>
Define and embed commercial policies, processes, procedures, manuals, and templates tailored to Project Management / Construction Management delivery models, while ensuring full alignment with QDC governance and Delegation of Authority requirements.</li><li>
Drive strategic commercial decision‑making across procurement and contract administration, ensuring value for money, appropriate risk allocation, and integration of safety considerations into commercial outcomes.</li><li>
Lead development of commercial strategies at project and programme level, aligned with approved business plans, cost plans, and delivery strategies.</li><li>
Provide functional oversight and governance of procurement commercial inputs, including contract strategies, commercial terms, payment mechanisms, incentives, and risk provisions.</li><li>
Lead and oversee contract administration frameworks, including change control, payment certification, claims management, EOT assessments, dispute avoidance, and close‑out.</li><li>
Ensure robust cost management, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle, driving delivery of final outturn costs within approved budgets.</li><li>
Monitor commercial performance, risks, and exposures, and implement mitigation strategies in coordination with Delivery, Procurement, Finance, and Risk functions.</li><li>
Act as the commercial authority within the Construction Management vertical, providing guidance, challenge, and escalation support to project teams in a matrix capacity.</li><li>
Establish and maintain clear commercial governance checkpoints aligned with stage‑gate approvals and executive decision forums.</li><li>
Support preparation and review of commercial inputs to Board and N‑1 papers, including cost summaries, risk positions, commercial strategies, and recommendations.</li><li>
Ensure alignment between cost planning, commercial execution, and outturn performance, and provide structured feedback to cost planning teams on variances, trends, and lessons learned.</li><li>
Capture, analyse, and disseminate commercial lessons learned, benchmarks, and best practices across the Construction Management vertical and wider QDC organisation.</li><li>
Support the build‑up and capability development of the Construction Management commercial function, including mentoring, standards setting, and skills development.</li><li>
Coordinate closely with the Project Director Design, Project Director Delivery, Project Director Procurement, and Finance functions to ensure integrated, end‑to‑end commercial control.</li><li>
Represent the Construction Management vertical in senior internal and external forums on commercial, contractual, and cost matters, as required.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
Education<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline (minimum).</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s Degree in a related field is preferred.</li></ul>
Specific Skills Required<ul><li>
Strong experience in commercial management of large‑scale construction and infrastructure projects, preferably within CM or self‑delivery models.</li><li>
Deep understanding of procurement commercial strategies and contract administration across multiple delivery models.</li><li>
Proven ability to establish and operate commercial governance frameworks, controls, and assurance mechanisms.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and outturn cost management.</li><li>
Experience operating within strict governance and Delegation of Authority environments, ideally within giga‑projects.</li><li>
Ability to embed safety, risk, and compliance considerations into commercial decision‑making.</li><li>
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive‑level reporting.</li><li>
High level of professionalism, judgment, and commercial acumen.</li></ul>
Experience<ul><li>
15&ndash;20 years&rsquo; relevant experience in senior commercial leadership roles within large programmes, mega or giga‑projects, or complex construction environments.</li><li>
Experience within GCC is highly desirable.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
Comprehensive benefits package</div>

Senior Director - Commercial - SDU - 20012792 - CDU8

<div>Qiddiya is building a new kind of city, a city of play, creativity and experience. The residential programme sits at the heart of that ambition. In this role, you&rsquo;ll influence early design decisions, make sure budgets drive outcomes, and lead a consistent cost planning approach across every villa and townhouse development. You&rsquo;ll work closely with development teams, challenge assumptions and translate technical detail into simple, practical advice that non-technical teams can use.
We&rsquo;re looking for a Director of Cost Planning who knows how to plan the cost, not cost the plan. Someone who can bring consistency, clarity and confidence to how we develop the residential product across Qiddiya&rsquo;s Residential Business Unit.
(!!!) This is a pure cost planning role, not project controls, not procurement and not about measuring bills of quantities.
WHAT YOU&rsquo;LL DO<ul><li>Lead a consistent cost planning approach across all villa and townhouse assets.</li><li>Ensure budgets shape design and cost vs value is tested at every stage.</li><li>Provide early cost advice that steers feasibility, layouts and design direction.</li><li>Support development teams with simple, structured cost insight they can use.</li><li>Manage and challenge external cost consultants to deliver clear, reliable cost plans.</li><li>Build and maintain benchmarking that supports fast, informed decision making.</li><li>Produce clean cost summaries and support smooth Stage Gate progress.</li><li>Explain complex technical matters in a clear, straightforward way for non-technical teams.</li><li>Work closely with design, development, procurement and finance to keep decisions on track.</li></ul> 
 
 
Requirements 
<ul><li>
Strong Middle East experience, ideally delivering villas, townhouses or low-rise residential projects.</li><li>
15+ years in cost planning and related roles</li><li>
Proven client-side cost planning experience.</li><li>
Confidence in leading design-to-budget discussions and challenging inefficient design.</li><li>
Solid technical capability in Cost Planning, feasibility, benchmarking and value management.</li><li>
Ability to translate technical cost information into simple, practical messages.</li><li>
Collaborative mindset, strong communication skills and the ability to influence early decisions.</li><li>
Professional accreditation such as RICS or AIQS preferred.</li></ul></div>

Director - Cost Planning - Villas & Townhouses

Six Flags Qiddiya City and Aquarabia

<div>To lead and manage Central Kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, efficient production, and full compliance with food safety standards across all outlets and employee dining. The role is responsible for driving cost control, standardizing processes, and developing culinary teams to deliver high-quality, efficient, and sustainable F&amp;B operations.
Key Functional Tasks<ul><li>
Support the director in recipe development and oversee both mass and limited-scale production to meet the needs of all F&amp;B outlets and employee dining.</li><li>
Contribute to defining &ldquo;make vs. buy&rdquo; strategies for ingredients, sub-recipes, and finished products across all units.</li></ul><ul><li>
Establish and standardize cooking methods, production processes, and par levels to ensure consistency and efficiency in the Central Kitchen.</li></ul><ul><li>
Coordinate with Procurement to develop ordering schedules that prevent shortages while minimizing waste.</li></ul><ul><li>
Ensure full compliance with HACCP standards, particularly in the handling and transfer of prepared food to front-of-house operations.</li></ul><ul><li>
Collaborate with director across both parks to continuously innovate and enhance the F&amp;B offering.</li></ul><ul><li>
Support the ongoing improvement of employee dining services, ensuring quality, variety, and operational efficiency.</li></ul><ul><li>
Monitor and address cost drivers (food, labor, and operational costs) and proactively implement corrective actions when needed.</li></ul><ul><li>
Continuously benchmark industry trends and best practices locally and globally to maintain competitive standards.</li></ul><ul><li>
Oversee end-to-end food production cycles in the Central Kitchen, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and quality across all outlets and employee dining.</li></ul>
Key Managerial Tasks<ul><li>
Lead, coach, and mentor culinary teams across units, identifying high-potential talent for development and progression into Central Kitchen roles.</li><li>
Develop and maintain succession plans to ensure continuity, manage turnover, and support internal career growth&mdash;particularly focusing on local and regional talent development.</li><li>
Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and high performance within the culinary teams.</li><li>
Ensure all team members adhere to company policies, standards of conduct, and performance expectations.</li><li>
Act as the second-in-command, stepping in to lead operations in the absence of the director.</li><li>
Promote a leadership mindset of &ldquo;inspect what you expect&rdquo; and &ldquo;lead by example&rdquo; to drive operational discipline and team engagement.</li><li>
Ensure effective workforce planning and scheduling, aligning manpower with production demands and budget constraints.</li><li>
Act as the delegate for the director, ensuring uninterrupted leadership and decision-making in their absence.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
Knowledge &amp; Experience:
Minimum 5&ndash;8 years of progressive experience in culinary operations, with a strong focus on high-volume production and Central Kitchen environments.
Education &amp; Certifications:
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field.</div>

Senior Manager - Executive Sous Chef (Central Kitchen)

Abunayyan Holding

<div>
 
 
 Role Purpose:
 
 
 
 The Operations Director serves as the strategic driver of operations, ensuring seamless integration across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain. The role focuses on delivering efficient order fulfillment, optimizing resources, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Core Competencies:
 
 
 
 
 Technical
 
 
 
 &bull; Manufacturing Operations &ndash; Efficient production planning and Lean practices
 
 
 &bull; Supply Chain &amp; Logistics &ndash; Smart sourcing and inventory management
 
 
 &bull; Engineering &amp; Product Development &ndash; End-to-end product lifecycle oversight
 
 
 &bull; Project Planning &amp; Fulfillment &ndash; Smooth execution from order to delivery
 
 
 &bull; QHSE &ndash; Strong focus on quality, safety, and compliance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Leadership
 
 
 
 &bull; Strategic Execution &ndash; Turning strategy into action
 
 
 &bull; Driving Results &ndash; Achieving KPIs and business targets
 
 
 &bull; Change Management &ndash; Leading transformation initiatives
 
 
 &bull; Stakeholder Management &ndash; Aligning teams, clients, and partners
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 &bull; Ensure efficient manufacturing and production performance
 
 
 &bull; Oversee order fulfillment from start to delivery
 
 
 &bull; Lead engineering for practical and cost-effective designs
 
 
 &bull; Manage supply chain and optimize inventory
 
 
 &bull; Maintain high QHSE and compliance standards
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 &bull; Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (MBA preferred)
 
 
 &bull; 15+ years of experience in industrial operations
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 &bull; Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and Lean Six Sigma
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

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