Senior Director - Urban Design

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks an accomplished urban design and planning leader to guide the design strategy across its master-planned developments. You will oversee design policy, budgets, and coordination among consultants to translate visionary concepts into deliverable projects.

The role requires 15+ years of experience in large-scale developments, hands-on Revit expertise, and proven leadership. Fluent English is essential as you mentor teams and align designs with QIC's ambitious master

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, urban design, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in urban design, planning, or large-scale development.
• Experience with master-planned communities and mixed-use or destination developments.
• Hands-on experience with Revit.
• Proven experience leading external design consultants.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior technical development of planning and design strategy to achieve strategic objectives.
• Participate in developing and enforcing design policies, processes, procedures, and controls.
• Assist in developing the Place, Planning and Design budget in alignment with organizational budget requirements.
• Lead the development and implementation of design guidelines across the portfolio projects.
• Support development teams across all aspects of project design and construction, including design direction and review.
• Oversee design process coordination among multiple consultants from pre-concept through execution to align with the master plan.
• Assist development teams with organizing, tracking, and monitoring multiple project design packages.
• Ensure design solutions are commercially viable and compliant with applicable rules and regulations.
• Manage design processes from land acquisition through planning and detailed design approvals to meet plans.
• Ensure all projects align with the approved master plan and take corrective action when needed.
• Drive team performance by setting objectives, managing performance, and developing team capability.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and growth opportunities to motivate and strengthen the team.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is a Saudi developer and investment holding company leading the creation of large-scale entertainment, sports, and cultural destinations, including Qiddiya City. This is an opportunity to contribute to a landmark development portfolio where planning, design excellence, and long-term strategic vision come together to shape high-impact places at scale.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior technical development of the planning and design strategy to achieve QIC's strategic objectives
• Participate in developing and enforcing design policies, processes, procedures, and controls
• Assist in developing the Place, Planning and Design budget in alignment with organizational budget requirements
• Lead the development and implementation of design guidelines across QIC's development portfolio projects
• Support development teams across all aspects of project design and construction, including design direction, review, and internal specification processes
• Oversee design process coordination among multiple consultants from pre-concept through execution to ensure alignment with Qiddiya's master plan
• Assist development teams with organizing, tracking, and monitoring multiple project design packages to deliver consistent and efficient solutions
• Ensure design solutions are commercially viable and compliant with applicable rules and regulations
• Manage design processes from land acquisition through planning and detailed design approvals to meet agreed plans and targets
• Ensure all QIC projects align with the approved master plan and take corrective action when needed
• Drive team performance by setting objectives, managing performance, and developing team capability
• Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and growth opportunities to motivate and strengthen the team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, urban design, or a related discipline
• 15+ years of experience in urban design, planning, or large-scale development
• Experience with master-planned communities and mixed-use or destination developments
• Hands-on experience with Revit
• Proven experience leading external design consultants
• Professional proficiency in English