Director - Delivery - Residential
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The Director – Delivery - Residential is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of apartment developments across multiple residential precincts, from design development through construction, handover, and readiness for occupancy.
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Overview
- The Director – Delivery - Residential is responsible for the **end-to-end delivery of apartment developments** across multiple residential precincts, from **design development through construction, handover, and readiness for occupancy**.
- The role ensures apartment assets are delivered **on time, within approved budgets, to defined quality, safety, and sustainability standards**, while meeting market, operational, and governance requirements.
- **Roles and Responsibilities** **1.
- Delivery Ownership*** Take full accountability for the delivery of assigned apartment buildings and residential clusters.
- Lead delivery execution in line with approved development strategy, masterplan, and apartment product brief.
- Act as the single point of accountability for apartment delivery outcomes across all project phases.
- **2.
- Design & Product Oversight*** Oversee apartment design development to ensure:
- + Efficient unit layouts and net-to-gross optimisation
- + Compliance with residential codes, authority approvals, and Qiddiya design standards
- + Constructability, durability, and long-term operational efficiency
- Drive value engineering and standardisation strategies without compromising quality or customer experience.
- Ensure alignment between architectural intent, MEP systems, façade performance, and interior specifications.
- **3.
- Construction & Programme Management*** Lead and manage delivery partners, project managers, contractors, and consultants for apartment projects.
- Monitor progress against approved programmes and key milestones, implementing corrective actions as required.
- Coordinate interfaces with infrastructure, utilities, public realm, and adjacent developments.
- **4.
- Cost, Commercial & Risk Control*** Maintain budget accountability for apartment delivery packages.
- Review and endorse cost plans, variations, claims, and change controls in collaboration with commercial teams.
- Identify, manage, and escalate delivery risks through formal governance and reporting structures.
- **5.
- Handover, Readiness & Close-Out*** Ensure apartments are delivered fully complete and ready for occupation, including:
- + Testing, commissioning, and certification
- + Snagging, defects management, and authority approvals
- Coordinate with operations, asset management, and sales/leasing teams to support smooth handover and market readiness.
- Oversee final accounts, close-out documentation, and post-completion reviews.
- **6.
- Governance & Stakeholder Management*** Prepare and present delivery updates, risks, and decisions to internal governance committees.
- Manage key internal stakeholders including planning, commercial, design, operations, and sustainability teams.
- Engage with external stakeholders, authorities, and partners to secure approvals and resolve issues efficiently.
- **7.
- Health, Safety & Sustainability*** Champion a strong health and safety culture across all apartment construction sites.
- Ensure sustainability and ESG requirements are embedded into apartment delivery, including energy efficiency, water management, and material selection.
Requirements
- **Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Professional certification (PMP, RICS, CIOB, or equivalent) preferred.
- **Experience*** 10 - 12 years’ experience in large-scale **apartment or high-density residential delivery**.
- Proven track record delivering **mid-rise to high-rise apartment buildings** within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Experience on large-scale developments or mega/giga projects in the Middle East is highly desirable.
- **Core Competencies*** Strong end-to-end delivery leadership
- Residential construction and apartment product expertise
- Commercial and contractual awareness
- Programme and risk management
- Executive-level stakeholder management
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