Strategic Hotel Development Lead

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a senior leader to guide the early planning and development of hotel and hospitality assets. You will align masterplanning, asset positioning, operator strategy and commercial assumptions before transitioning to development execution.

The role focuses on real estate development and asset creation, not hospitality consulting or hotel operations. 8–12+ years of experience in hotel real estate development is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Hospitality or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead hotel and hospitality assets from concept, feasibility and positioning through development readiness.
• Translate destination vision into hospitality asset strategies and briefs.
• Define hotel type, brand positioning and room mix in line with market demand.
• Lead feasibility studies, budgets and financial assumptions with investment teams.
• Drive operator and brand selection including RFPs and negotiations.
• Coordinate design teams to embed operational requirements.
• Manage risks and approvals before handover to execution teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a senior leader to guide the early planning and development of hotel and hospitality assets. You will align masterplanning, asset positioning, operator strategy and commercial assumptions before transitioning to development execution.

The role focuses on real estate development and asset creation, not hospitality consulting or hotel operations. 8–12+ years of experience in hotel real estate development is expected.