Senior Director - Urban Planning - Saudi National

Michael Page

Saudi Arabia

Ref: HP350-4951

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Based in Jeddah, this role will report directly to the Chief City Officer and is responsible to set up and lead the Centralized Planning Unit for the entity.
Additionally, the role is responsible for shaping planning visions and strategies.

Client Details
Our client is a prestigious entity contributing significantly to the Saudi 2030 Vision goals and objectives.

Description
* Develop the Urban planning standards and policies
* Ensure fair & effective administration and enforcement of Urban Planning codes, policies & regulations
* Develop the area's master plan and transportation plan
* Ensure the implementation of the urban plans
* Manage all GIS data related activities including update, maintenance and migration
* Conduct research and studies on drivers of urban development
* Formulate building code guidelines
* Monitor and follow up the implementation of the Building Code
* Develop socio-economic plans

Job Offer
An attractive package with benefits

Requirements

* Over 15 years' experience leading planning functions.
* Strong exposure to developing planning codes, development control, urban planning, urban governance, sustainable development, and capacity building
* Understanding of the political landscape of the Middle East is a plus
* Degree Qualified, MBA preferred
* Must be a Saudi National candidate due to Saudiazation

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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Director salaries in Saudi Arabia

Average monthly compensation
SAR 37,000

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