Chief Precinct Development Officer

Qiddiya Investment Company

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 550,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Director - Precinct Development to lead end-to-end development of a major urban core precinct, encompassing public realm, retail, office, lifestyle, civic, mobility, and destination assets.

The role acts as precinct owner for the client, guiding strategy, business planning, design governance, commercial structuring, stakeholder engagement, and investment readiness to deliver long-term value and vibrant placemaking within the precinct.

Qualifications

20+ years of development experience.
Minimum 10 years leading major mixed-use, multi-asset developments.
Proven client-side experience managing large-scale multi-asset developments.
Strong background in development strategy, feasibility, investment planning, and precinct delivery.
Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant and project teams.
Significant exposure to large-scale developments in the GCC preferred.
Experience with giga-projects, sovereign development entities, or master developers highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall development strategy and business plan for a large-scale mixed-use precinct.
Accountability for development outcomes across the precinct portfolio.
Establish clear development objectives aligned with Urban Core and wider organisational goals.
Direct development activities from feasibility through design, procurement, delivery, activation, and operational readiness.
Drive development decisions that optimise long-term asset value, commercial performance, and placemaking outcomes.