Executive Director, Development – Residential

SAR 100,000 - 135,000 Per Month
Permanent
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
20237

Executive Director – Residential & Mixed-Use Delivery

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

A unique opportunity to lead the development of a major residential and lifestyle subdistrict within one of the region's most exciting masterplans.

We are seeking a highly experienced development executive to oversee the full lifecycle delivery of a large-scale, integrated precinct featuring over 1,000 residential apartments, exclusive low-rise villas, and a range of supporting hospitality, retail, and entertainment assets. The development is already in motion, with an aggressive programme targeting phased completion starting mid-2029.

What's in it for me?

Lead a landmark precinct that blends city-scale residential delivery with global leading development standards.
Influence strategy at the highest level—reporting directly into executive leadership on a multi-billion-dollar programme.
Join a visionary team working on one of the Middle East’s most transformative destination developments
Competitive salary, relocation allowances, annual bonus, flight packages, education support and more.

What We’re Looking For:

25+ years of development experience, including leadership roles on complex, high-density or resort-style projects.
Proven ability to manage the end-to-end delivery of residential-led mixed-use districts, ideally at a city or giga-project scale.
Strong grasp of design management, infrastructure coordination, procurement strategy, and phased construction.
Must have GCC / Middle East experience.

This role offers the chance to shape a globally significant destination—and to leave a lasting legacy in the region. If you’re ready for a high-impact role with real scale, we’d love to hear from you.

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