About the Role

Qiddiya | القدية, a company focused on transforming the entertainment landscape in Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Senior Manager - Land Cost and Valuations. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within the Master Development Unit. The role involves driving land cost modelling and financial analysis to inform land cost allocation outcomes and masterplanning decisions as districts progress through planning, design, and delivery phases.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage detailed city-wide and district-level land cost modelling and allocation work.
• Review data accuracy for all relevant inputs.
• Conduct subsidy scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis across multiple development pathways.
• Translate complex data into concise summaries to support decision-making processes.
• Support the development and enhancement of the existing land cost model structure.
• Contribute to land valuation and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Support multidisciplinary coordination across Implementation, Cost Planning, Master Planning, and other relevant teams.
• Contribute to land sale strategy, land transactions, and commercial deals.
• Challenge assumptions and provide recommendations to improve investment outcomes.
• Support executive-level reporting and presentations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Urban Development, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience in real estate, infrastructure development, or development finance.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Experience in land economics, infrastructure advisory, or master development is strongly preferred.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the land development lifecycle, infrastructure delivery, and subdivision processes.
• Understanding of the principles of land valuation, cost planning, and land use classifications.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical and financial inputs effectively.
• Strong problem-solving capability.

Role Impact and Collaboration

This position requires advanced financial modelling capability and strong project management skills, balancing analytical depth with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional workstreams. The Senior Manager will need a strong understanding of how land is planned, subdivided, serviced, and monetized, and how these decisions influence land value, infrastructure cost, and financing outcomes. The role bridges technical and commercial disciplines to support critical decision-making across the organization, collaborating with teams such as Implementation, Cost Planning, Master Planning, and the wider MDU Financing team.

About Qiddiya

Qiddiya Investment Company is dedicated to transforming the entertainment landscape in Saudi Arabia. The company is building a dynamic destination that will offer diverse entertainment, sports, and cultural experiences.