Manager - Development - Residential Apartments

This role will support the development management of apartment-led residential projects within the Residential Business Unit.You will work closely with Development leadership and cross-functional teams to shape project strategy, support feasibility and business planning, define the residential product, coordinate design development and ensure projects progress through governance and approvals in line with Qiddiya's development objectives.The successful candidate will bring strong development management capability, residential product understanding, commercial awareness and the ability to coordinate stakeholders across the full development lifecycle.ResponsibilitiesSupport the development management of residential apartment projects from early-stage feasibility through design, procurement, delivery coordination, and handoverCoordinate inputs from Design, Delivery, Commercial, Cost Planning, Sales, Finance, Strategy, and external consultantsSupport product definition, unit mix, apartment typologies, amenities, customer proposition, and development strategyMonitor project progress against budget, programme, approvals, risks, and key development milestonesPrepare development reports, presentations, governance submissions, and decision papers for senior leadershipSupport feasibility studies, business plans, design briefs, and project execution strategiesCoordinate with consultants and internal teams to ensure design outputs align with commercial, operational, and customer requirementsTrack actions, risks, dependencies, and approvals across the project lifecycleSupport procurement, tendering, and appointment of consultants and delivery partnersEnsure projects comply with Qiddiya governance, stage-gate, reporting, and approval processesRequirementsBachelor's degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Business, or related field6+ years of experience in real estate development, development management, design management, or project managementExperience working on residential apartment, mixed-use, masterplan, or large-scale real estate development projectsStrong understanding of the residential development lifecycle, including feasibility, product definition, design development, procurement, construction coordination, and handoverDeveloper-side or client-side experience is strongly preferredGood understanding of residential product, apartment layouts, unit mix, amenities, market positioning, and customer requirementsStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple internal and external teamsGood commercial awareness, with understanding of budgets, cost plans, development appraisals, and programme driversStrong reporting, presentation, and communication skills