Senior Director of Retail & Public Realm Development

Qiddiya Investment Company 1

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company 1 is seeking a Senior Director - Development (Retail Public Realm) to lead end-to-end development of retail, F&B, public realm and destination components within a major Urban Core precinct in Riyadh. This client-side role shapes strategy, governance, investment readiness, and delivery across the portfolio to create vibrant, footfall-driven destinations.

The successful candidate will bring 20+ years in leading retail-led, mixed-use developments with strong placemaking,

Qualifications

20+ years of development experience.
Minimum 10 years leading major retail-led, mixed-use, public realm, or destination developments.
Proven client-side experience managing complex retail, F&B, public realm, and multi-asset developments.
Strong background in development strategy, feasibility, market positioning, commercial planning, design governance, leasing enablement, placemaking, and precinct delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead the development strategy and business plan for the retail, food and beverage, public realm, and public space portfolio within the Urban Core.
Take accountability for development outcomes, commercial performance, placemaking quality, and integration across the retail and public realm assets.
Establish the development brief, positioning, tenant and customer experience principles, phasing strategy, and investment priorities in alignment with Urban Core and wider organisational objectives.
Direct development activities from feasibility, market assessment, concept and design through procurement, delivery, leasing enablement, activation, and operational readiness.
Drive cross-functional decisions that optimise leasable value, footfall, dwell time, public realm activation, visitor experience, operational efficiency, and long-term asset performance.