Development Director - Mixed Use

Job description / Role

Development Director - Mixed Use - UAE

The Director of Development will lead real estate projects from inception to completion, managing site selection, design, construction, and delivery. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.

Client Details
A leading real estate developer in the UAE, specializing in large-scale master-planned communities and high-profile development projects. The company focuses on delivering innovative, high-quality developments that align with market trends and government initiatives, playing a key role in shaping the region's urban landscape

Description
• Project Management - Oversee the full development process from feasibility to completion.
• Site Selection & Due Diligence - Identify and assess potential development sites, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Entitlements & Approvals - Secure permits and approvals, navigating zoning and land-use regulations.
• Development Briefs - Define project objectives to guide design, delivery, and operations.
• Design & Planning - Collaborate with consultants to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Construction Management - Monitor progress, address challenges, and maintain quality standards.
• Financial Oversight - Develop and manage budgets, ensuring alignment with business plans.
• Risk Management - Identify and mitigate project risks for successful delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Build relationships with investors, government agencies, and other key parties.
• Market Research - Analyze trends and competitor activity to inform decision-making.
• Team Leadership - Foster a high-performing, collaborative work environment.

Job Offer
• Leadership Role - Opportunity to lead high-impact real estate projects in Abu Dhabi.
• Career Growth - Exposure to large-scale developments with strong potential for advancement.
• End-to-End Development Oversight - Involvement in the full project lifecycle, from site selection to delivery.
• Strategic Influence - Work closely with key stakeholders, including government entities and investors.
• Competitive Compensation - Attractive salary and benefits package aligned with market standards.

• Project Management Skills: Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and information to a variety of audiences.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams, build consensus, and drive results.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to negotiate favorable terms and agreements with contractors, tenants, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and circumstances as needed.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality result.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.