Senior Manager
Job Description
The Development Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of high-rise real estate developments in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia
Our client is a leading regional real estate owner and developer with a diversified portfolio across residential, mixed-use, hospitality, and commercial assets. They are known for delivering large-scale, high-quality developments and maintaining strong governance, financial discipline, and long-term investment strategies.
* Highly competitive remuneration package aligned with senior market benchmarks
* Opportunity to lead high-profile developments with real autonomy
* Long-term career growth within a stable, well-funded organisation
* Exposure to a strong pipeline of future projects in the Eastern Province
Requirements:
* Between 10-15 years of experience
* Minimum 3 years of experience working in the Middle East
* Mandatory: proven delivery of at least one high-rise development in the Middle East (40+ storey)
* Strong owner-side or developer-side background or PMC (provided experience is genuine owner side)
* Demonstrated experience managing complex high-rise structures, vertical construction, and specialist systems
* Strong commercial, technical, and stakeholder management capabilities
Responsibilities Duties:
* Lead the full development lifecycle of high-rise projects (40+ storey) from concept and design through to construction and handover
* Manage and coordinate architects, engineers, specialist high-rise consultants, and contractors
* Oversee development budgets, programmes, procurement strategies, and risk management
* Ensure compliance with local authority requirements, building codes, and high-rise safety standards
* Drive design efficiency, buildability, and cost optimisation specific to tall buildings
* Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, and milestones to senior stakeholders