Director of City Design Coordination

Job description / Role

Director of City Design Coordination (NEOM Site)

Westlakes Recruit is currently recruiting for an experienced Director of City Design Coordination to support the NEOM The Line project on a permanent basis in KSA.

This role is pivotal within NEOM The LINE’s City Design Coordination team, responsible for overseeing the integration of all city design activities. Reporting to the Executive Director of City Design Integration, this position ensures that all design components—architecture, public spaces, infrastructure, and technical floors—are seamlessly aligned to create a functional and cohesive city.

This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the most innovative urban projects globally, bringing NEOM The LINE’s vision of a futuristic, sustainable city to life. If you thrive on the challenge of managing large-scale, complex projects and have a passion for exceptional design, this role is for you.

Responsibilities
• Design Coordination Leadership: Lead coordination efforts across teams, including Urban Realm, Neighborhood Design, Infrastructure Engineering, and consultants working on critical city assets.
• Integration Management: Ensure all design components—public realm, technical spaces, and infrastructure—align with the project’s vision and quality standards.
• Central Communication Hub: Serve as the primary point of contact between various design teams and consultants, ensuring collaboration and conflict resolution.
• Vision Alignment: Uphold design coherence with NEOM’s sustainability, innovation, and high-quality urban living standards.
• Project Management: Oversee timelines, deliverables, and quality control, maintaining high standards of excellence.
• Strategic Input: Collaborate with the Executive Director on strategy, design direction, and integration planning across development phases.
• City Asset Design Management: Work with the Design Management team to integrate critical infrastructure into the urban design framework.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with senior leadership, internal teams, and external consultants to address complex design challenges.
• Team Development: Mentor and guide team members, fostering an innovative and results-driven environment.

Benefits
• Full-time role with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.
• 22 days annual leave plus paid public holidays.
• Medical and life insurance coverage.
• Additional benefits to support your personal and professional growth.

• Extensive experience (25+ years) in architecture, urban planning, or a related field, with a proven track record of leading large-scale urban projects.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• In-depth understanding of urban design, infrastructure integration, and public realm design.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing complex project timelines and design teams.
• Ability to translate visionary goals into practical and cohesive design solutions.
• Familiarity with sustainable urban design practices and innovative technology integration.
• Collaborative mindset and strong relationship-building capabilities with internal and external stakeholders.

Salary:
SAR 75,000 to 80,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Westlakes Recruit is an independently owned UK & Dubai recruitment consultancy focused on the Engineering and Construction industries highly regulated sectors.

We are a fast growing business with a steadfast strategy of discipline led recruitment, structured around three core areas: • Project Controls – planning, cost, estimating, risk • Professional Services - Engineering & Technical, Project & Programme Management, HSEQ • Commercial services and Construction Claims – Commercial, Procurement, Delay and Quantum Analysts