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Development Manager (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

Riyadh Permanent View Job Description
The Development Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of a large-scale residential and mixed-use project, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, contracts, and project controls while driving operational readiness and compliance.
  • Lead major mixed-use projects from concept to handover.
  • Gain international, multi-sector development experience.

About Our Client

The client is a leading real estate developer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specialising in premium residential and mixed-use projects. They focus on delivering high-quality, sustainable developments with strong design, operational, and commercial standards in dynamic and complex markets.

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end project delivery from concept through handover.
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors.
  • Oversee procurement, contracts, and supplier relationships.
  • Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
  • Implement project controls, risk management, and change processes.
  • Ensure quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinate pre-opening and operational readiness activities.
  • Liaise with stakeholders, authorities, and senior leadership.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be an experienced Development Manager with a strong track record of delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use projects in the GCC. They will have proven expertise in managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing budgets and schedules, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and ensuring projects meet quality, regulatory, and operational standards. Strong leadership, commercial acumen, and excellent communication skills are essential.

What's on Offer

The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, reflecting the seniority and scope of the position. Candidates will also gain the opportunity to lead high-profile, large-scale projects in the GCC, with exposure to international best practices in development and project delivery.

Contact
Sebastian Andreasen
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6862818

Job summary

Sector
Property
Subsector
Property & Asset Management
Industry
Property
Location
Riyadh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sebastian Andreasen
Job reference
JN-102025-6862818

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