Development Director

Job description / Role

A leading Saudi developer is seeking a Development Director with strong project management expertise to oversee a major mixed-use, high-rise development. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, managing consultants, contracts, and project performance from early design through execution.

Client Details

The client is a leading Saudi real estate developer with a strong leadership team driving major urban transformation initiatives. The project is a landmark mixed-use masterplan that integrates residential, commercial, and hospitality elements within a modern, sustainable city environment.

Description

* Lead and coordinate all aspects of project delivery from early design, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.
* Manage and oversee consultants and contractors to maintain design integrity and performance standards.
* Drive project governance, reporting, and progress tracking to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.
* Collaborate closely with commercial and contract teams to manage procurement, variations, and cost control.
* Provide strategic input to support the project's long-term development vision and operational readiness.

Job Offer

The role offers lucrative salary, medical insurance, a discretionary performance bonus, and the chance to work on a high-profile, career-defining development with significant growth and leadership opportunities.

The successful candidate will be an experienced development professional with a strong project management background, ideally gained on large-scale, mixed-use projects in the GCC. They will combine technical and commercial acumen with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, ensuring seamless coordination across design, delivery, and commercial functions. Confident, detail-oriented, and proactive, they will thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a hands-on approach to driving successful project outcomes.

About the Company

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