Real Estate and Development Lead M/F

at  Socotec

Company Description
Let’s SOCOTEC your potential!
Joining SOCOTEC means joining an active and ambitious community of 11,000 experts (turnover of €1,4MM in 2024 compared to €510M in 2016,), players in the city of tomorrow, ready to take up new challenges in the field of Testing, Inspection and Certification in Construction, Infrastructure and Industry.
We provide risk management and technical consulting services and support our clients throughout the asset cycle.
Our objectives are to ensure their compliance, extend their lifespan, improve their environmental performance and guarantee the safety of people.
Socotec KSA has been awarded a high-profile PMO contract for the urban regeneration of Riyadh City. We are seeking a highly experienced Real Estate and Development Lead to oversee the financial aspects of real estate development, pricing strategies, and financial performance across the program. This individual will play a crucial role in guiding the development strategy for various assets, including brownfield regeneration, new-built developments, malls, schools, and other infrastructure.
Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: A minimum of 20 years of global experience in the real estate and development sector, with a proven track record of successfully leading large-scale development projects, particularly in brownfield regeneration and projects involving heritage assets.
• Project Experience: Experience managing a minimum of 5 large-scale development projects, with a focus on complex, high-value developments, including residential, commercial, retail (malls), and institutional projects (e.g., schools).
• Financial Expertise: Strong expertise in business and financial modelling, particularly in relation to real estate development, including pricing strategies, revenue projections, cost analysis, and scenario modeling.
• Development Briefs: Demonstrable experience in preparing and executing development briefs, business plans, and development strategies, including the ability to identify and maximize project potential and value.
• Certifications: Relevant professional certifications in real estate development or finance (e.g., MRICS, RICS, MBA in Real Estate Development, or similar).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and government entities. Proficiency in preparing and leading design charrettes, workshops, and high-level technical presentations.

KEY SKILLS:

• Financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis
• Real estate development strategies and phasing
• Price strategy and market trend analysis
• Business case development and financial forecasting
• Stakeholder engagement and leadership
• Risk management and financial performance monitoring
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of global real estate best practices and local market trends

Additional Information

• Attractive salary and bonus with annual revision.
• Cooperation with colleagues around the world in a leading global group.
• Strong team spirit in an entrepreneurial environment of a growing company.
• People values, social responsibility and sustainability.
• Global development and relocation opportunities for high performers.
• Opportunities for self-development and career advancement.

Please refer the Job description for details