Development Manager – Real Estate | Saudi Arabia

Rawaj HCM Jobs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 675,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Saudi Group of Companies is seeking a Development Manager based in Riyadh. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end development lifecycle of real estate projects while ensuring alignment with commercial and investment objectives. Candidates should have a minimum of 12 years of experience in real estate development, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture. Fluency in English is required, and Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of real estate development experience (Saudi/GCC preferred).
• Strong knowledge of development processes, construction methods, and project controls.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support the full real estate development process overseeing all components.
• Ensure viability and alignment of projects with company objectives.
• Prepare and monitor development budgets and cash flows.
• Prepare development budgets and cash flows, monitor cost implications with consultants.
• Manage interactions with authorities and secure NOCs and approvals.
• Present business cases and scenario analyses to senior management.

Skills

Real estate development experience

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Leverage your expertise and join the dynamic team of a leading Saudi Group of Companies, recognized for excellence in large-scale construction projects and integrated infrastructure services across the Kingdom.
This position will be based at the company’s Cairo office, supporting strategic hiring initiatives across regional operations.

As a Development Manager will oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle of real estate projects—from feasibility and planning to execution and handover. The role requires close coordination with internal teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Accountabilities

The position involves:

• Support the full real estate development process by overseeing the strategic, commercial, financial, and regulatory components of assigned projects.
• Ensure that each potential project is viable, market-aligned, and positioned for successful delivery.
• Coordinate between market feasibility, investment, design, authorities, internal stakeholders, and delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered in alignment with the company’s investment strategy, market demand, regulatory requirements, and the targeted financial performance.
• Prepare development strategies and highest-and-the-best-use recommendations.
• Review feasibility studies, market assessments, and financial models to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop development briefs aligned with commercial and investment objectives.
• Present business cases and scenario analysis to senior management.
• Define and manage the Project Development Brief for any potential projects.
• Coordinate with the Design Manager to ensure alignment between design and development vision.
• Update business cases based on cost, regulatory, and market changes.
• Lead communication with authorities and secure all relevant NOCs and approvals.
• Track approval timelines and regulatory risks.
• Prepare and monitor development budgets and cash flows.
• Coordinate with cost consultants to review cost implications.
• Identify development-related risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Design Manager, Project Management, Finance, Sales, and Marketing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience.

• Minimum 12 years of real estate development experience (Saudi/GCC preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of development processes, construction methods, and project controls.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, cost control, and feasibility analysis.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong plus.
• Experience in Egypt and/or GCC markets is preferred.