Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
3 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Office Full-Time
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
project planning
master planning
utilities integration
transport planning
bid development
team management
- Lead planning and delivery of large‑scale land development projects, aligning 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.
Requirements
chartered
utility design
transport planning
bid leadership
gcc experience
strategic thinking
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 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.
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field; Chartered status is a plus.
- Proven success 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.
Benefits
Our purpose at Mott MacDonald is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, and transforming our clients’ businesses, communities and employee opportunities. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our organisation; we are an equal‑opportunity employer that takes positive steps to create a diverse and inclusive working environment. We also support flexible working to help staff achieve work‑life balance and discuss flexibility during the interview stage.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 90 calendar days of paid maternity leave and competitive annual leave. Additional perks include an annual professional institution subscription and a performance‑based annual company bonus subject to company results.
- 90 calendar days paid maternity leave.
- Competitive annual leave.
- Annual professional institution subscription.
- Annual company performance bonus scheme (subject to company performance).
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
1989 Founded
Company Establishment
The company was established in 1989, marking the beginning of its journey in global engineering and consulting.
150+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries, showcasing its extensive reach and international influence.
- Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision.
- Design of major infrastructure and transport systems.
- Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
- History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.
Culture + Values
- We are one global team.
- We strive to make a positive difference.
- We value people and their contributions.
- We act with integrity and respect.
- We are committed to innovation and excellence.
- We take responsibility for our actions.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero by 2050
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions globally.
30%
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Targets a 30% reduction in operational carbon emissions globally.
- Committed to reducing carbon emissions globally.
- Aims to embed sustainability throughout its operations.
- Committed to contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Inclusion & Diversity
50:50 by 2025
Gender Balance Target
Strives to achieve equal representation of men and women across all levels of the organization by 2025.
- Focuses on increasing the number of women in leadership roles.
- Tracks and publishes gender diversity data for its global workforce.