Senior Manager- Land Access (CDU3) - 20004458

The Senior Manager – Land Access is a strategic leader responsible for securing and managing all land access requirements critical to the success of the Transport Business Unit (TBU) at Qiddiya. This role oversees complex, high-value land negotiations and regulatory clearances, ensuring seamless integration of land access into project design, construction, and operational phases.

Operating at the intersection of governance, stakeholder engagement, and infrastructure delivery, the Senior Manager will work with senior leadership, government entities, and private stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant, and risk-mitigated access to land for giga-project development. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional strategic insight, negotiation expertise, and deep understanding of Saudi Arabia’s regulatory landscape, contributing directly to Qiddiya’s Vision 2030 ambitions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain a centralized, audit-ready land access database, capturing ownership details, permits, timelines, and compliance documentation.
• 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.
• Establish and nurture high-trust relationships with regulators, municipal authorities, and community leaders to facilitate timely land access.
• Act as Qiddiya’s senior point of escalation for all land access matters, resolving conflicts and mitigating risks proactively.
• Monitor changes in Saudi Arabian regulatory and legal frameworks, assessing their implications and advising leadership on strategic responses.
• 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

Years of experience

Professional Certifications  (if required)