Design Manager – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Real Estate Developer; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 406,000 - 487,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Estate Developer (Company Name Not Disclosed) in Riyadh seeks a seasoned Design Manager to lead the Design Department on major real estate development projects. The role requires strong developer-side experience, leadership of design teams, and coordination with external consultants and stakeholders.

You will ensure compliance with Riyadh regulations, engage with senior management and investors, and represent the developer in critical project discussions, shaping design decisions and

Qualifications

• Strong developer-side experience in real estate.
• Proven Riyadh project delivery experience.
• Experience leading design teams.
• Experience coordinating external consultants.
• Knowledge of local regulations and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Design Department.
• Manage complete design process across real estate development projects.
• Lead, supervise, and manage internal design teams.
• Coordinate external consultants and project stakeholders.
• Oversee design delivery for projects in Riyadh.
• Ensure alignment with applicable local regulations and authority approval requirements.
• Engage with senior management, landowners, and investment funds.
• Represent the developer in stakeholder meetings and important project discussions.
• Influence key design and development decisions.
• Navigate Riyadh’s regulatory environment and approval processes.
• Maintain effective coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Developer-side experience

Design leadership

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Job description

Company: Real Estate Developer (Company Name Not Disclosed)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Department: Design

Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Employment Type: Not Specified

Salary: Up to SAR 40,000 per month

Work Arrangement: Client-Side | Real Estate Developer

Language Requirement: Arabic Speaker Required

Job Category:

• Construction & Real Estate
• Engineering & Technical
• Creative, Design & Media
• Administration & Office Support

Job Overview

A leading real estate developer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead its Design Department. This is a senior client-side opportunity for a professional with a strong developer-side background and proven experience delivering projects in Riyadh.

The successful candidate will oversee the complete design process, manage internal design teams and external consultants, and ensure effective coordination across project stakeholders. A strong understanding of Riyadh’s local regulations, authority approvals, and real estate development requirements is essential.

The Design Manager will work closely with senior management, landowners, investment funds, and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership, commercial awareness, decision-making capabilities, and the confidence to represent the developer in important project discussions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Design Department.
• Manage the complete design process across real estate development projects.
• Lead, supervise, and manage internal design teams.
• Coordinate external consultants and project stakeholders.
• Oversee design delivery for projects in Riyadh.
• Ensure alignment with applicable local regulations and authority approval requirements.
• Engage with senior management, landowners, and investment funds.
• Represent the developer in stakeholder meetings and important project discussions.
• Influence key design and development decisions.
• Navigate Riyadh’s regulatory environment and approval processes.
• Maintain effective coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience & Background:

• Strong developer-side experience in real estate.
• Proven experience delivering projects in Riyadh.
• Experience leading and managing design teams.
• Experience coordinating external consultants.
• Strong understanding of local regulations and authority approvals.

Leadership & Management Skills:

• Proven design leadership capabilities.
• Ability to oversee the full design process.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior management, landowners, and investment funds.
• Strong decision-making and influencing abilities.
• Proactive and confident leadership approach.

Language Requirement:

Arabic-speaking candidate required.

Additional Information:

Specific educational qualifications and professional certifications have not been specified by the employer.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary: Up to SAR 40,000 per month.

Employment benefits have not been specified by the employer.

This senior leadership position offers an opportunity to lead a developer-side Design Department and influence major real estate development decisions in Riyadh.

The role provides professional exposure to senior management, investment funds, landowners, external consultants, and complex regulatory approval processes.