Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Real Estate Development Director to lead our end-to-end delivery of flagship real estate development projects in the UAE.
About the Role

This is a strategic leadership position that requires a seasoned professional who can bridge office-based planning with on-site execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex stakeholder relationships and multidisciplinary teams across the UAE.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, and/or hospitality projects.
• Develop and implement project execution plans with detailed schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Ensure all project objectives align with our strategic, financial, and brand goals.
• Champion value engineering initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and long-term performance.

Project Leadership & Strategic Planning
• Plan, execute, and close large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, and/or hospitality projects.
• Develop and implement project execution plans.
• Ensure project objectives align with our strategic goals.
• Implement value engineering initiatives.

Stakeholder & Communication Management
• Act as the primary liaison for stakeholders including senior management, investors, clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Facilitate effective communication and decision-making.
• Resolve conflicts and negotiate solutions.

Design & Technical Management
• Lead external design consultants.
• Review and approve design drawings, technical specifications, and material submissions.

Construction & Site Management
• Provide oversight of construction activities.
• Ensure contractors adhere to schedules, budgets, quality standards, and HSE protocols.

Risk, Quality & Compliance Management
• Develop and maintain project-specific risk and quality management systems.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, ISO standards, and regulatory HSE requirements.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years in project management with at least 5 years in senior leadership within real estate development.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects in the UAE/GCC.
• Familiarity with FIDIC or similar contracts and UAE authority approval processes.

Preferred Attributes
• Membership with professional bodies such as the Society of Engineers UAE or CIOB.
• Familiarity with sustainability and ESG requirements in construction.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); Arabic is an advantage.

What We Offer
• Competitive salary and commission-based incentives.
• A dynamic and professional work environment.
• Career growth opportunities.