Director Development - Abu Dhabi
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Role Purpose: Lead strategic Real Estate design, Urban planning, feasibility assessment, approvals, design development, and delivery oversight of large-scale development projects that span residential high rise; villas, commercial, and infrastructure (roads and utilities) components in line with business objectives and Abu Dhabi regulatory frameworks. Key Responsibilities • Develop and drive the company’s development strategy for master-planned communities, infrastruct
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Role Purpose
Lead strategic Real Estate design, Urban planning, feasibility assessment, approvals, design development, and delivery oversight of large-scale development projects that span residential high rise; villas, commercial, and infrastructure (roads and utilities) components in line with business objectives and Abu Dhabi regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and drive the company’s development strategy for master-planned communities, infrastructure, and mixed-use developments.
- Conduct market analysis, investment feasibility, competitive benchmarking, and risk assessments.
- Lead entitlement processes, and regulatory applications across UAE authorities.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams including planners, designers, consultants, and external stakeholders.
- Oversee design approval workflows and ensure conformance with standards and sustainability goals.
- Monitor project delivery, adjusting plans to meet schedule, quality, budget, and compliance requirements.
- Implement digital tools, analytics, and delivery frameworks to advance development excellence.
& Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, Architecture, Real Estate, Engineering, or related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).
- 20+ years’ leadership experience in property, infrastructure, or large-scale development within the GCC/UAE.
- Strong commercial, analytical, and financial skills including feasibility and valuation modeling.
- Knowledge of AUH-UAE planning and permitting authorities, real estate law, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capability.
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