Development Manager

Qataryello; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Qataryello in Riyadh, a leading real estate developer, seeks an experienced Development Manager to drive large-scale residential and mixed-use projects from concept through handover. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, oversee procurement and contracts, and ensure quality, regulatory compliance and operational readiness, interfacing with authorities and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring a track record of delivering complex GCC projects, strong

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use projects in the GCC.
• Proven leadership with ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Schedule management

Team leadership

Job description

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.

• 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 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.