Job summary
Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead end-to-end delivery of retail, F&B and public realm elements in the Urban Core. The role shapes development strategy, design governance, commercial positioning, delivery integration, activation and operational readiness to create vibrant destination experiences.
Key responsibilities
- Lead development strategy and business planning for retail, F&B, and public realm within the Urban Core.
- Own development outcomes, commercial performance and placemaking quality across assets.
- Set development brief, positioning, tenant and customer experience principles and phasing.
- Manage activities from feasibility and design through procurement, delivery and leasing enablement.
- Drive decisions to optimise leasable value, footfall, dwell time and visitor experience.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams for activation and operational readiness.
- Align investment priorities with Urban Core and wider organisational objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in real estate development, architecture, urban planning, engineering, construction management, finance, or related.
- Master's degree preferred; MBA or MSc in relevant fields highly desirable.
- 20+ years of development experience.
- Minimum 10 years leading major retail-led, mixed-use or public realm developments.
- Proven client-side experience on complex multi-asset retail and public realm projects.
- Strong skills in strategy, feasibility, commercial planning and design governance.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant, design, commercial and delivery teams.
- Experience on large-scale or GCC projects preferred.
Skills
Development StrategyFeasibility StudiesMarket AssessmentCommercial PlanningDesign GovernanceLeasing EnablementPlacemakingStakeholder ManagementProject DeliveryAsset Activation
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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