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Development Director (Private Developer - Riyadh)

9 days ago 2026/03/29
$10,000 - $15,000
Full time · Management
500 Employees or more
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The Development Director will lead the end-to-end development life cycle of large-scale residential, commercial, and hospitality projects from concept through completion. This role requires strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and deep experience in real estate development within Saudi Arabia.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established private real estate developer headquartered in Riyadh, with a diversified portfolio spanning residential communities, commercial assets, and hospitality projects. The organisation is known for delivering high-quality developments aligned with the Kingdom's urban growth and Vision 2030 objectives.

Description

As Development Director, you'll be responsible for:
Leading the full development life-cycle including from feasibility, design, approvals, procurement, and deliveryDrive development strategy, business planning, and financial modelling for new and existing projectsManage consultants, architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveryOversee project budgets, schedules, and risk managementWork closely with senior leadership on investment decisions and portfolio optimisationEnsure developments meet market demand, brand standards, and regulatory requirements


Profile
Proven experience in a senior development role within residential, commercial, and/or hospitality real estate having delivered minimum 3-4 projects through the projects entire full lifecyleStrong understanding of the Saudi Arabian real estate market and regulatory environmentDemonstrated ability to lead complex, large-scale developmentsExcellent financial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsArabic speaking is advantageous but not essentialDegree in Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field


Job Offer
Senior leadership position with a reputable private developerExposure to landmark developments in RiyadhCompetitive salary and benefits packageLong-term career progression within a growing organisation

Skills

Development Director
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Management
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Michael Page is comprised of 25 disciplines – each providing a service to a specialist area of the market. We recruit permanent, temporary, contract and interim opportunities, typically from second/third job levels upward. Businesses we work with range from SMEs to global blue-chip organisations. We conduct highly customised search assignments aimed at aligning our client’s missions, cultures and strategic goals with exemplary candidates. Our experienced and well networked consultants employ a high-quality, targeted and consultative approach to each mandate, thereby enabling our clients to source the talent to take their businesses to the next level. Our clients range from multinational corporations to boutique firms across all specialisms and sectors.

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