Urban Development Manager

Khatib & Alami International; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatib & Alami International is seeking a senior real estate valuation leader in Saudi Arabia to oversee land valuation across a diversified portfolio. You will deliver independent, defensible assessments for strategic planning, reporting, transactions, and portfolio management.

Responsibilities include leading masterplan and development valuations, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants, and ensuring adherence to RICS, IVS, and Taqeem standards while supporting governance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Surveying or related discipline.
• Professional valuation qualification preferred (e.g., RICS, IVS, or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years in land valuation, development land valuation and real estate valuation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage masterplan, plot, package, and transactional land valuation exercises.
• Support asset value optimization and investment decisions through valuation analysis.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to deliver valuation assignments.
• Ensure compliance with valuation standards (RICS, IVS, Taqeem) and governance.
• Review valuation assumptions, methodologies, market evidence, and conclusions.
• Support annual valuation, financial reporting, impairment, and transactions.
• Provide valuation insights for land monetization, development phasing, and partnerships.
• Monitor market trends and macro factors affecting land and real estate values.

Skills

Valuation methodologies

Market analysis

Financial modeling

Regulations & standards

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Report writing

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Surveying or related discipline

Job description

This role is required to lead and oversee land and development valuation activities across the portfolio, ensuring the delivery of accurate, independent, and defensible valuation assessments to support strategic planning, financial reporting, investment decisions, transactions, and portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage masterplan, plot level, package level, and transactional land valuation exercises across the portfolio.
• Support asset value optimization and investment decision making through robust valuation analysis and market intelligence.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external valuation consultants, auditors, financial advisors, and regulatory authorities to ensure effective delivery of valuation assignments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable valuation standards, including RICS, IVS, and Taqeem requirements, as well as internal governance frameworks.
• Review and challenge valuation assumptions, methodologies, market evidence, and valuation conclusions to ensure credible, transparent, and auditable outcomes.
• Support annual valuation exercises, financial reporting requirements, impairment assessments, business planning, and transaction related activities.
• Provide valuation insights to support land monetization strategies, development phasing, joint ventures, public private partnerships, and investment cases.
• Monitor market trends, comparable transactions, and macroeconomic factors that may impact land and real estate values.

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Surveying or a related discipline.
• Professional valuation qualification or certification is preferred (e.g., RICS, Taqeem, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in land valuation, development land valuation, and real estate valuation, with demonstrated experience in large scale master planned developments, mixed use projects, and complex real estate portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of valuation methodologies, market analysis, financial modeling, and applicable valuation standards and regulations.
• The position is critical to establishing and maintaining reliable land and development asset values, maximizing portfolio value, supporting strategic and investment decisions, facilitating transactions, and ensuring compliance with valuation standards and corporate governance requirements.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English.