Head of Department Master Planning Job Riyadh area,Riyadh Region Saudi Arabia,Management

The Head of Department HOD Master Planning is responsible for leading and scaling a high-performing design function delivering complex large-scale projects The role combines technical excellence commercial awareness and leadership capability to manage multidisciplinary teams client expectations and fast-paced project environments

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership amp Department Management

Lead and expand the Master Planning department aligned with business growth strategy
Establish operational frameworks design standards and best practices across projects
Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability delivery and innovation
Manage resource planning utilization and hiring strategies across global offices
Lead concept to detailed design delivery for large mixed-use residential commercial and giga projects
Establish Master Planning design standards governance frameworks and review protocols
Manage client engagement at senior level including presentations and design approvals
Coordinate with MEP Infrastructure and Master planning teams for integrated design delivery
Oversee design quality authority approvals and compliance with international standards
Drive BIM-led design using Autodesk Revit and coordination tools
Build and lead a multicultural Master Planning team across multiple locations

Technical Excellence amp Design Oversight

Provide technical leadership across all stages of design concept to IFC
Ensure compliance with international standards
Review and approve complex design solutions ensuring quality efficiency and innovation
Drive adoption of digital tools such as Autodesk Revit Navisworks and advanced BIM workflows

Client amp Stakeholder Management

Act as primary technical point of contact for key clients and stakeholders
Lead high-level meetings presentations and design reviews
Build long-term relationships with international clients and partners
Manage client expectations variations and conflict resolution under pressure

Project Delivery amp Commercial Management

Oversee multiple large-scale projects ensuring delivery within time cost and quality targets
Monitor project KPIs risks and performance metrics
Support commercial teams in proposals bid strategies and technical submissions
Ensure profitability and efficient resource allocation

Team Leadership amp Capability Building

Lead mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team across regions
Drive performance management succession planning and leadership development
Foster collaboration across Architecture MEP and Infrastructure teams
Manage teams in high-pressure deadline-driven environments

Innovation amp Digital Transformation

Champion BIM digital engineering and automation strategies
Introduce global best practices and innovative design solutions
Support sustainability and ESG initiatives across projects

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor s / Master s degree in relevant discipline.
18 25+ years of experience in engineering consultancy/design firms.
Proven experience managing multinational or global design offices.
Strong exposure to mega/giga projects (mixed-use, infrastructure, urban development).
Experience working with international clients (Middle East, Europe, Asia).
Professional certifications (preferred):
Project Management Institute (PMP) Institution of Master Planning Engineers / Institution of Engineering and Technology

Core Competencies

Strong leadership and decision-making under pressure.
Client-facing and stakeholder management excellence.
Commercial and business acumen.
Multicultural team management.
Strategic thinking and execution.
Conflict resolution and negotiation.