Senior Master Plan Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced strong Senior Masterplan Manager strong to join a dedicated full-time team embedded in our client s Masterplan function in Riyadh The team will support the planning and delivery of large-scale multi-venue entertainment events in Saudi Arabia Senior Masterplan Manager is a flexible senior producer They move across events products and work streams as priorities require rather than being fixed to a single stream You will Produce detailed masterplans fully dimensioned layouts and end-to-end visitor journeys Reconcile competing space requirements across stakeholders Act as the single named point of contact for planning integration across multiple stakeholder groups This is a hands-on producing role The grade reflects your seniority and judgement not the size of a team you supervise We are looking for professionals who personally create the layouts journeys and space plans themselves

• Produce detailed masterplans and fully dimensioned layouts for venues activation spaces and common areas
• Work across multiple events products and work streams as priorities shift bringing flexibility and breadth to the team
• Make sure all layouts are accurate practical and aligned with operational safety and stakeholder requirements

• Design and document the end-to-end visitor journey covering entry access circulation queueing viewing dwell time and departure
• Find and remove potential bottlenecks so that visitor movement stays smooth and safe
• Define the journeys for each guest category Protocol VVIP VIP Guests and Visitors including crowd flow and pathing

• Reconcile competing space requirements from multiple stakeholders
• Maintain the Space Inventory and support the Space Allocation Register
• Balance commercial operational and guest experience needs when allocating space

• Maintain the live risk register for your areas of responsibility
• Develop and update contingency plans so the team is ready for operational challenges

• Act as the single named point of contact for planning integration across stakeholder streams
• including rights holders partners content creators sponsors government entities and media
• Turn stakeholder requirements into clear workable spatial and journey solutions
• Keep all parties aligned throughout the planning and delivery cycle

At least 8 years of relevant experience at Senior Manager level. Experience across at least two live event seasons. Breadth across more than one master planning discipline, with the ability to lead any stream. Candidates with a single specialism would not be suitable. A proven record of personally producing layouts, visitor journeys and space plans. Only experience where you personally produced the work counts towards the requirement.

• Proficiency in CAD or other layout and design tools.
• Experience with crowd modelling.
• Experience in stadium, arena or festival site planning.
• Experience planning large-scale, multi-venue entertainment or sporting events.

• Professional English is required.
• Arabic is an advantage.

Full-time and exclusive: you will be dedicated to the client for the full contract term, with no other clients or projects. Mobilisation: you must be able to mobilise within 48 hours of contract award, which is expected to begin in October 2026.