Senior Manager - Land Access - 20004458 CDU8

Overview

Strategic leader securing and managing land access for Qiddiya's transport projects.

Key Responsibilities

• database management
• dashboard reporting
• regulatory monitoring
• negotiations
• stakeholder relations
• compliance

Tasks

-Act as Qiddiya’s senior point of escalation for all land access matters, resolving conflicts and mitigating risks proactively. -Lead the TBU’s end-to-end land access strategy, ensuring alignment with Qiddiya’s strategic objectives and regulatory obligations. -Direct complex negotiations with government entities, landowners, and other stakeholders to secure permissions, clearances, and agreements. -Monitor changes in Saudi Arabian regulatory and legal frameworks, assessing their implications and advising leadership on strategic responses. -Maintain a centralized, audit-ready land access database, capturing ownership details, permits, timelines, and compliance documentation. -Establish and nurture high-trust relationships with regulators, municipal authorities, and community leaders to facilitate timely land access. -Ensure all activities are fully compliant with Qiddiya’s governance protocols, relevant laws, and Vision 2030 policy priorities. -Mentor and develop junior team members, setting high standards for negotiation, documentation, and stakeholder engagement excellence. -Develop and oversee KPI-driven dashboards and reports that track land access progress, challenges, and emerging risks for executive review. -Provide strategic guidance to project teams on land-related constraints, opportunities, and integration into project timelines.

Requirements

• 15+ years
• land acquisition
• negotiations
• project management
• urban planning
• saudi regulations

What You Bring

-Proven track record working on giga-projects, complex urban developments, or major public sector programs in the Middle East/GCC. -Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in land access, acquisition, or related functions within large-scale infrastructure or urban development projects. -Demonstrated experience in high-value negotiations, regulatory approvals, and stakeholder management at a senior level. -Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field from a recognized institution (Master’s degree preferred). -Education from a top-tier global university is highly desirable. -Recognized certifications in project management, stakeholder engagement, or land administration preferred. -In-depth understanding of Saudi Arabian regulatory processes, governance structures, and Vision 2030 objectives.

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