Development Lead

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world's most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

Role Overview

Support development management activities, led by the Development Director and the team, on Real Estate and Trojena projects, and other strategic initiatives as directed by Trojena staff and other Sectors.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

1. Formulate and execute development and investment strategies for large mixed used projects.

• Assist the team with the creation of development strategies for the project, including evolving the business and investment case from the project vision, for key components of a megaproject with international media attention.
• Coordinate all design activities, project development and delivery activities, and asset management activities in accordance with the business case and investment analysis.
• Assist the team with establishing and continuously refining product positioning for residential, hospitality, leisure & entertainment and carry this through the design activities, project development and delivery activities, and asset management activities and development strategy.
• Assist in the development of various assets as part of the development strategy.
• Maintain the project development schedule and align and coordinate with the feasibility, project phasing strategy, and development strategy.
• Responsible for some project reporting, in alignment with the development strategy and investment case, and assist in document control procedures, including the maintenance of Aconex.
• Execute other strategic initiatives as directed by Trojena team, and other Sectors.

• Coordinate with the investment team to manage the feasibility analysis for various components of the development project, aligning the feasibility with the development strategy and investment case.
• Work with the investment team to test and continuously validate market research, cost, and feasibility assumptions and the development strategy and business conditions change.
• Propose alternative development strategies and review their impacts on the feasibility, including product positioning, development phasing, and construction strategies.

• Together with the team, develop the architectural, interior design, landscape, and engineering Concept Plans in accordance with the development strategy, product positioning, and business case.
• Carefully curate the design vision in accordance with the development strategy and create and execute best-in-class design strategies for a project with worldwide exposure and attention.
• Liaise with internal and third-party construction professionals and partners to execute the design and development strategy in the Detailed Design, Tender, and Construction phases in accordance with the project vision.
• Integrate sustainability strategies into the project in accordance with the investment case and development strategy, including for net zero buildings and LEED Platinum-equivalent standards.
• Coordinate plans between design disciplines and internal stakeholders with careful attention to detail.
• Attend project and construction meetings, ensuring that project progress occurs in alignment with the development strategy and business case.

• Embrace NEOM's culture and Values here.
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM's Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM's Values and Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to NEOM's Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules.

• 5+ years of experience in real estate development or allied activities, particularly in international megaprojects, with a broad range of experience in design and development management, investment analysis, real estate market analysis, real estate product positioning, and construction.
• Possess a general working knowledge of the life cycle of the real estate development process, from project inception to asset management.
• Strong design experience is required, working with internationally recognized architects.
• Experience in software platforms such as MS Office suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, Sketchup, SAP, and Aconex.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse work environment with substantial lateral stakeholder management.
• Have a passion for developing well-executed projects in a dynamic and creative environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate or Real Estate Development, Business, Architecture, Engineering or Construction.
• Master's degree in Business (MBA or MS or equivalent), Real Estate or Real Estate Development, Architecture, Engineering or Construction.
• Architecture or Engineering licensure and/or certification in investment analysis is helpful.