Director - Urban Planning

Qiddiya Investment Company is the strategic holding and development company behind Qiddiya and related ventures, leading large-scale entertainment, sports, and culture projects in Saudi Arabia. Working at the center of major destination development, the company brings together planning, design, and delivery to shape ambitious projects at portfolio scale.As Director - Urban Planning, you will play a central role in guiding planning and design strategy across a complex portfolio of projects. This role is focused on driving alignment between vision, design quality, commercial practicality, and long-term development objectives while working across internal teams and external consultants to support successful project outcomes.ResponsibilitiesSupport development of the Planning and Design strategy to achieve organizational objectivesParticipate in developing and enforcing design policies, processes, procedures, and controlsAssist in preparing the Place, Planning and Design budget to support effective deliveryLead development and implementation of design guidelines across portfolio projectsSupport development teams across project design and construction, including design direction, review, and internal specification processesOversee design process coordination among multiple consultants from pre-concept through execution to ensure alignment with the master planHelp organize, track, and monitor multiple project design packages to deliver consistent and efficient solutionsEnsure design solutions are commercially viable and compliant with applicable rules and regulationsManage design processes from land acquisition through planning and detailed design approvals to meet agreed plans and targetsEnsure projects align with the approved master plan and take corrective action when neededLead team performance by setting objectives, managing performance, and developing team capabilityProvide direction, mentoring, coaching, and growth opportunities to strengthen and motivate the teamRequirementsBachelor's degree in Urban Design, Architecture, or a related fieldExperience with large mixed-use destination developmentsHands-on experience with AutoCAD and RevitExperience ensuring master plan compliance across large portfolio projectsMaster's degree in Urban Design, Architecture, or a related field is a plus