Manager - Development - RE Developer - Abu Dhabi

• Join a leading master developer in UAE for large scale master developments

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established real estate developer with an extensive portfolio of large-scale residential, mixed-use and master-planned developments across the UAE

Job Description

• 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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and family benefits
• Permanent position based in Abu Dhabi.

If this role aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply.