Director - Delivery - Residential

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya is seeking a Director of Delivery - Residential to lead end-to-end apartment development delivery across multiple precincts, from design development through construction, handover and readiness for occupancy.

The role ensures on-time delivery within approved budgets and to quality, safety, and sustainability standards, while meeting market, operational and governance requirements for large-scale residential projects in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field.
• Professional certification (PMP, RICS, CIOB, or equivalent) preferred.
• 10–12 years' experience delivering large-scale apartment or high-density residential projects.
• Experience on mega/giga projects in the Middle East is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of apartment developments across multiple precincts.
• Act as the single point of accountability for apartment delivery outcomes.
• Manage delivery partners, project managers, contractors and consultants.
• Monitor progress against approved programmes and milestones; implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate interfaces with infrastructure, utilities, and adjacent developments.
• Oversee handover, readiness and close-out; ensure occupancy readiness.

Skills

End-to-end delivery

Residential construction

Commercial awareness

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related discipline

PMP/RICS/CIOB or equivalent certification

Job description

The Director - Delivery - Residential is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of apartment developments across multiple residential precincts, from design development through construction, handover, and readiness for occupancy.

The role ensures apartment assets are delivered on time, within approved budgets, to defined quality, safety, and sustainability standards, while meeting market, operational, and governance requirements.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Delivery Ownership
• Take full accountability for the delivery of assigned apartment buildings and residential clusters.
• Lead delivery execution in line with approved development strategy, masterplan, and apartment product brief.
• Act as the single point of accountability for apartment delivery outcomes across all project phases.
• Design & Product Oversight
• Oversee apartment design development to ensure:
  • Efficient unit layouts and net-to-gross optimisation
  • Compliance with residential codes, authority approvals, and Qiddiya design standards
  • Constructability, durability, and long-term operational efficiency
• Drive value engineering and standardisation strategies without compromising quality or customer experience.
• Ensure alignment between architectural intent, MEP systems, façade performance, and interior specifications.
• Construction & Programme Management
• Lead and manage delivery partners, project managers, contractors, and consultants for apartment projects.
• Monitor progress against approved programmes and key milestones, implementing corrective actions as required.
• Coordinate interfaces with infrastructure, utilities, public realm, and adjacent developments.
• Cost, Commercial & Risk Control
• Maintain budget accountability for apartment delivery packages.
• Review and endorse cost plans, variations, claims, and change controls in collaboration with commercial teams.
• Identify, manage, and escalation delivery risks through formal governance and reporting structures.
• Handover, Readiness & Close-Out
• Ensure apartments are delivered fully complete and ready for occupation, including:
  • Testing, commissioning, and certification
  • Snagging, defects management, and authority approvals
• Coordinate with operations, asset management, and sales/leasing teams to support smooth handover and market readiness.
• Oversee final accounts, close-out documentation, and post-completion reviews.
• Governance & Stakeholder Management
• Prepare and present delivery updates, risks, and decisions to internal governance committees.
• Manage key internal stakeholders including planning, commercial, design, operations, and sustainability teams.
• Engage with external stakeholders, authorities, and partners to secure approvals and resolve issues efficiently.
• Health, Safety & Sustainability
• Champion a strong health and safety culture across all apartment construction sites.
• Ensure sustainability and ESG requirements are embedded into apartment delivery, including energy efficiency, water management, and material selection

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification (PMP, RICS, CIOB, or equivalent) preferred.

Experience

• 10 - 12 years' experience in large-scale apartment or high-density residential delivery.
• Proven track record delivering mid-rise to high-rise apartment buildings within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience on large-scale developments or mega/giga projects in the Middle East is highly desirable.

Core Competencies

• Strong end-to-end delivery leadership
• Residential construction and apartment product expertise
• Commercial and contractual awareness
• Programme and risk management
• Executive-level stakeholder management