Land Development Project Director

Job Description

About the role

Are you ready to lead transformative land development projects that shape the future of urban living in Saudi Arabia? We’re looking for a visionary Land Development Project Director to spearhead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex master planning and infrastructure initiatives across the Kingdom.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll drive strategy, win work, and ensure technical excellence from concept through to construction.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Lead the planning and delivery of large-scale land development projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and regulatory standards.
• Oversee all master planning phases including CMP, DMP, and infrastructure design.
• Integrate wet and dry utilities with transport, environmental, and architectural disciplines.
• Champion sustainable transport planning strategies that enhance mobility and connectivity.
• Develop and execute winning bids, engage clients, and shape compelling proposals.
• Grow the land development portfolio through strategic business development.
• Manage high-performing project teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
• Represent the organization in client meetings, steering committees, and industry events.

Candidate specifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field; Chartered status is a plus.
• Proven success in delivering master planned communities and infrastructure packages.
• Strong technical knowledge of wet and dry utility design and integration.
• Experience in both design and supervision of land development projects.
• Expertise in transport planning, traffic impact assessments, and multimodal strategies.
• Track record in work winning, bid leadership, and client relationship management.
• Ability to lead remote teams and work across diverse cultures.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia preferred; GCC experience required.
• Deep understanding of authority requirements and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Familiarity with Saudi regulatory frameworks and development authorities.
• Experience in multidisciplinary consultancy environments.
• Passion for mentoring and developing junior talent.
• Commitment to ethical practice, professionalism, and compliance with all applicable laws.

Join us in shaping the future of land development in Saudi Arabia. If you’re a strategic leader with a passion for delivering impactful projects, we’d love to hear from you. #LI-SA2

Our Purpose
At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Flexible Working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

We can offer:

• 90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance