Manager - Development

Join a leading master developer in UAE for large scale master developments. Manage product development and master planning for mixed use projects.

Initiate projects, prepare and coordinate the development briefs. Provide support in master planning and product development, aligning projects with market demands and sustainability objectives. Manage all aspects of development process including due diligence, entitlements, construction and project closeout. Work closely with the design consultants to ensure the project progresses on schedule and within budget. Coordinate with architects, engineers and specialist consultants to ensure timely project progression. Monitor project budgets, programmes and key development milestones. Review development proposals and provide commercial and technical input throughout the project lifecycle. Manage consultant appointments, contracts and deliverables. Ensure compliance with relevant UAE planning regulations, development guidelines and statutory requirements. Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to support successful delivery. Prepare presentations, reports and updates for senior management and key stakeholders. Support financial planning, forecasting and cost monitoring throughout the development process.

Desired Candidate Profile

A successful Manager - Development should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Finance or a related discipline.
• Around 13+ years of real estate development experience within the UAE market in recent times
• Proven experience delivering residential, mixed-use or master-planned developments.
• Strong understanding of development feasibility, planning approvals and development processes.
• Demonstrated experience preparing development briefs and coordinating multidisciplinary consultants.
• Ability to manage projects through early development and design stages while ensuring programme and budget compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with leading developers or master developers within the UAE is highly desirable.