Senior Master Plan Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Masterplan Manager to join a dedicated, full-time team embedded in our client's Masterplan function in Riyadh. The team will support the planning and delivery of large-scale, multi-venue entertainment events in Saudi Arabia.Senior Masterplan Manager is a flexible, senior producer. They move across events, products and workstreams as priorities require, rather than being fixed to a single stream. You will:Produce detailed masterplans, fully dimensioned layouts and end-to-end visitor journeysReconcile competing space requirements across stakeholdersAct as the single named point of contact for planning integration across multiple stakeholder groupsThis is a hands-on producing role. The grade reflects your seniority and judgement, not the size of a team you supervise. We are looking for professionals who personally create the layouts, journeys and space plans themselves.Key ResponsibilitiesMaster planning and LayoutsProduce detailed masterplans and fully dimensioned layouts for venues, activation spaces and common areasWork across multiple events, products and workstreams as priorities shift, bringing flexibility and breadth to the teamMake sure all layouts are accurate, practical and aligned with operational, safety and stakeholder requirementsVisitor Journey and Crowd FlowDesign and document the end-to-end visitor journey, covering entry, access, circulation, queueing, viewing, dwell time and departureFind and remove potential bottlenecks so that visitor movement stays smooth and safeDefine the journeys for each guest category (Protocol, VVIP, VIP, Guests and Visitors), including crowd flow and pathingSpace ManagementReconcile competing space requirements from multiple stakeholdersMaintain the Space Inventory and support the Space Allocation RegisterBalance commercial, operational and guest experience needs when allocating spaceRisk and Contingency PlanningMaintain the live risk register for your areas of responsibilityDevelop and update contingency plans so the team is ready for operational challengesStakeholder IntegrationAct as the single named point of contact for planning integration across stakeholder streams, including rights holders, partners, content creators, sponsors, government entities and mediaTurn stakeholder requirements into clear, workable spatial and journey solutionsKeep all parties aligned throughout the planning and delivery cycleRequirementsExperienceAt least 8 years of relevant experience at Senior Manager levelExperience across at least two live event seasonsBreadth across more than one master planning discipline, with the ability to lead any stream. Candidates with a single specialism would not be suitableA proven record of personally producing layouts, visitor journeys and space plans. Only experience where you personally produced the work counts towards the requirementDesirableProficiency in CAD or other layout and design toolsExperience with crowd modellingExperience in stadium, arena or festival site planningExperience planning large-scale, multi-venue entertainment or sporting eventsLanguagesProfessional English is requiredArabic is an advantageWorking ConditionsFull-time and exclusive: you will be dedicated to the client for the full contract term, with no other clients or projectsMobilisation: you must be able to mobilise within 48 hours of contract award, which is expected to begin in October 2026BenefitsA competitive package for the duration of a 14-month contract, with the potential to extend by up to 3 monthsFlexible working, with a remote option for suitable candidatesThe chance to shape the master planning of large-scale, multi-venue events in RiyadhA senior, hands-on role in a dedicated specialist team embedded with a major clientExposure to a wide range of high-profile stakeholders, including government, sponsors and international partnersValuable experience on one of the region's most dynamic live events programs