# Director - Delivery - Residential

> Qiddiya Investment Company · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-23

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** DMO/DFA - Residential

## Description

The Director – Delivery - Residential is responsible for the **end-to-end delivery of apartment developments** across multiple residential precincts, from **design development through construction, handover, and readiness for occupancy**.

The role ensures apartment assets are delivered **on time, within approved budgets, to defined quality, safety, and sustainability standards**, while meeting market, operational, and governance requirements.

### **Roles and Responsibilities**

### **1\. Delivery Ownership**

-   Take full accountability for the delivery of assigned apartment buildings and residential clusters.
-   Lead delivery execution in line with approved development strategy, masterplan, and apartment product brief.
-   Act as the single point of accountability for apartment delivery outcomes across all project phases.

### **2\. Design & Product Oversight**

-   Oversee apartment design development to ensure:

-   Efficient unit layouts and net-to-gross optimisation
-   Compliance with residential codes, authority approvals, and Qiddiya design standards
-   Constructability, durability, and long-term operational efficiency

-   Drive value engineering and standardisation strategies without compromising quality or customer experience.
-   Ensure alignment between architectural intent, MEP systems, façade performance, and interior specifications.

### **3\. Construction & Programme Management**

-   Lead and manage delivery partners, project managers, contractors, and consultants for apartment projects.
-   Monitor progress against approved programmes and key milestones, implementing corrective actions as required.
-   Coordinate interfaces with infrastructure, utilities, public realm, and adjacent developments.

### **4\. Cost, Commercial & Risk Control**

-   Maintain budget accountability for apartment delivery packages.
-   Review and endorse cost plans, variations, claims, and change controls in collaboration with commercial teams.
-   Identify, manage, and escalate delivery risks through formal governance and reporting structures.

### **5\. Handover, Readiness & Close-Out**

-   Ensure apartments are delivered fully complete and ready for occupation, including:

-   Testing, commissioning, and certification
-   Snagging, defects management, and authority approvals

-   Coordinate with operations, asset management, and sales/leasing teams to support smooth handover and market readiness.
-   Oversee final accounts, close-out documentation, and post-completion reviews.

### **6\. Governance & Stakeholder Management**

-   Prepare and present delivery updates, risks, and decisions to internal governance committees.
-   Manage key internal stakeholders including planning, commercial, design, operations, and sustainability teams.
-   Engage with external stakeholders, authorities, and partners to secure approvals and resolve issues efficiently.

### **7\. Health, Safety & Sustainability**

-   Champion a strong health and safety culture across all apartment construction sites.
-   Ensure sustainability and ESG requirements are embedded into apartment delivery, including energy efficiency, water management, and material selection.

## Requirements

### **Qualifications**

-   Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
-   Professional certification (PMP, RICS, CIOB, or equivalent) preferred.

### **Experience**

-   10 - 12 years’ experience in large-scale **apartment or high-density residential delivery**.
-   Proven track record delivering **mid-rise to high-rise apartment buildings** within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
-   Experience on large-scale developments or mega/giga projects in the Middle East is highly desirable.

### **Core Competencies**

-   Strong end-to-end delivery leadership
-   Residential construction and apartment product expertise
-   Commercial and contractual awareness
-   Programme and risk management
-   Executive-level stakeholder management

## Apply

[Apply at Qiddiya Investment Company](https://apply.workable.com/qiddiya-investment-company-1/j/8F75C363D4/apply)

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