Director - Development (Residential)

Director - Development (Residential)

An exciting opportunity for a development professional to lead residential developments across Oman, managing projects from market research, concept creation and feasibility through approvals and handover. The role requires a commercially focused development thinker who can drive front-end development activities, coordinate stakeholders and ensure successful project execution.

Client Details

Our client is an established real estate developer with an ambitious pipeline of residential and lifestyle-led communities across Oman. The business is focused on creating high-quality residential destinations tailored for both local and international buyers, with a strong emphasis on market-driven development, commercial viability, and long-term value creation. This is an opportunity to join a lean, entrepreneurial team and play a key role in shaping future residential developments from concept through delivery.

Description

• Lead residential and mixed-use development projects from concept through handover.

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify product opportunities and market demand.

• Support project feasibility assessments, business cases and development strategies.

• Work closely with finance teams to develop and challenge financial models and project assumptions.

• Create commercially viable residential concepts aligned with customer demand and company objectives.

• Coordinate architects, planners, engineers, and specialist consultants throughout the development lifecycle.

• Coordinate with design managers and consultant teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.

• Lead planning, land-use and building approval processes with relevant government authorities.

• Monitor project budgets, timelines, risks and key development milestones.

• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, sales teams and other key stakeholders.

• Review development proposals, design submissions and project recommendations for executive leadership.

• Prepare reports, presentations and strategic updates for senior management and investment decision-making.

• Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline.

• Minimum 12+ years' experience in real estate development, with a strong focus on residential projects within the GCC.

• Demonstrated experience managing the front end of development, including market research, concept creation, feasibility studies and development strategy.

• Strong understanding of development financials and the ability to work closely with financial modelling and investment teams.

• Experience coordinating consultants, design teams and stakeholders throughout the development process.

• Solid knowledge of planning approvals, development regulations and project delivery principles.

• Previous Oman experience preferred but not mandatory; wider GCC development experience is essential.

• Arabic language skills would be advantageous.

• Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management and presentation skills.

• A proactive, hands-on development professional capable of operating within a lean and entrepreneurial environment.

• Job Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary and performance-based bonus.

• Opportunity to lead significant residential and lifestyle developments across Oman.

• High level of ownership and influence across the entire development lifecycle.

• Exposure to large-scale master-planned communities and premium residential projects.

• Entrepreneurial and collaborative working environment with direct access to senior leadership.

• Comprehensive medical insurance and annual leave benefits.

• Annual flight allowance and end-of-service benefits in line with local regulations.

• Long-term career growth within a growing real estate development platform.

Skills

• development,

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• Preferred candidate

• Career level

• Management