Global Master Planning Director

DAR AL RIYADH; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DAR AL RIYADH is seeking a visionary Head of Department Master Planning to lead a high-performance design function delivering large-scale projects. You will drive strategic leadership, BIM-enabled design, and governance across global offices, ensuring client satisfaction and exceptional design quality.

Lead multi-disciplinary teams from concept through IFC, manage high-stakes client engagements, and advance digital workflows while nurturing a multicultural team in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in an engineering or design-related discipline.
• 18–25+ years of engineering consultancy/design experience.
• Experience managing multinational or global design offices.
• Proven exposure to mega/giga projects (mixed-use, infrastructure, urban development).
• Experience with international clients (Middle East, Europe, Asia).
• Professional certifications (preferred): PMP, Institutions for Master Planning/Engineering & Technology.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and expansion of the Master Planning department.
• Lead design delivery from concept to IFC for large-scale projects.
• Coordinate with MEP, Infrastructure and Master Planning teams for integrated delivery.
• Manage client engagements at senior levels and lead reviews.
• Drive BIM-led design using Revit/Navisworks and advanced workflows.
• Build and mentor a multinational Master Planning team across locations.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Multicultural team management

Client-facing

Commercial acumen

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

BIM workflows

Job description

DAR AL RIYADH is seeking a visionary Head of Department Master Planning to lead a high-performance design function delivering large-scale projects. You will drive strategic leadership, BIM-enabled design, and governance across global offices, ensuring client satisfaction and exceptional design quality.

Lead multi-disciplinary teams from concept through IFC, manage high-stakes client engagements, and advance digital workflows while nurturing a multicultural team in fast-paced environments.