Senior Manager - Residential Delivery

This role will lead the on‑site delivery and execution of large‑scale residential developments ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with Qiddiya’s quality and operational standards.

The successful candidate will act as a key interface between internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and delivery partners across all project phases. The role requires a strong delivery leader with proven experience managing complex residential projects in Saudi Arabia and the ability to operate effectively within a fast‑paced giga‑project environment.

• Lead the delivery and execution of large‑scale residential projects from mobilization through to handover and close‑out.
• Manage contractors, consultants, and site teams to ensure delivery aligns with approved scope, programme, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
• Drive project progress on site, proactively identifying risks, constraints, and delivery issues and ensuring timely resolution.
• Monitor contractor performance across programme productivity, quality, commercial compliance, and HSE performance.
• Lead regular progress reviews, reporting, and stakeholder presentations for senior management.
• Review and challenge contractor recovery plans, mitigation strategies, extension of time claims, and delivery methodologies where required.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant regulatory authority and governance requirements within Saudi Arabia.
• Support handover, testing, commissioning, close‑out, and operational readiness activities.
• This role is open to Saudi nationals only (!).

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience delivering major construction or residential development projects.
• Proven experience delivering large‑scale residential or mixed‑use projects within Saudi Arabia.
• Must have successfully delivered at least one major project valued at SAR 1B+ from early stages through to completion and handover.
• Strong contractor background experience.
• Strong understanding of construction execution, project controls, contractor management, and delivery governance.
• Experience managing multiple contractors, consultants, and stakeholder groups across complex projects.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to represent the business confidently in senior stakeholder forums.