Senior Manager - Master Development - Dubai Holding Land Estates

About This Role

About Dubai Holding Land Estates:

Dubai Holding Land Estates oversees a diverse land portfolio strategically located across Dubai’s most sought-after areas. With convenient access to major highways, nearby amenities, and flexible land use options, investors are presented with unique opportunities for development and growth.

Through the centralization of Dubai Holding’s land bank, Dubai Holding Land Estates focuses on large-scale master plans, ensuring alignment with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, whilst also supporting the business’s commitment to sustainable urban development and strategic land portfolio management.

**Job Purpose

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Senior Manager - Master Development is responsible for managing and ensuring cost effective, aesthetically pleasing master developments, released to the market on time, which can be constructed to a fixed budget to produce an agreed return to the business and its stakeholders.

**Key Accountabilities - Senior Manager - Master Development

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• Assist in the preparation of project development briefs for various asset classes.
• Assist in the preparation of project development budgets and feasibility analysis for Senior Management approval.
• Assist with the preparation of RFPs, Consultancy Agreements and Construction Contracts. Prepares Budget reconciliation documentation.
• Provide periodic status reports (weekly, monthly and ad hoc) concerning design development, commercial performance, construction updates, authority’s approvals, procurement and schedule performance.
• Provide early warning of any potential issues that may affect the delivery of the product from a commercial, schedule and specification perspective and communicates these issues to senior management.
• Instigate value engineering studies when appropriate whilst ensuring the product brief and quality aspirations are maintained.
• Prepare and conduct presentations to senior management concerning product particulars, design intent and commercial performance that are required when necessary to obtain an approval.
• Ensure that design Consultants comply with the product brief to ensure costs for the development remain within budget.
• During design development, review and challenge the cost estimates at each design gateway and provide direction to the various design consultants to remain within approved budgets.
• Review programmes and provide commentary on opportunities where programme performance can be improved.
• Assist in risk management studies with internal stakeholders.
• Assist in managing documentation that is required prior to product sales launch.
• Review feedback from sales, marketing, FM, security, IT and ensure product improvement.
• Perform all other relevant tasks assigned by the senior management.
• Manage team resources, both internal and external, to optimize productivity and ensure that the project is delivered within the agreed time, cost and specification.
• Achieve the Company’s core purpose to create great places for people to reside, work, relax and play and to improve the quality of life of the society in which the Company operates.
• Achieve Company goals to develop products that are the first choice in every product and price segment across every development category such as retail, residential, office, hotel, etc.
• Maintain and adopt the Company’s HSEQ policies.
• Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with various consultants such as design, lead and cost consultants
• Liaise with statutory authorities as required.

Qualifications, Experiences, Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in real estate development, with a focus on complex master planning, infrastructure coordination, and project management.
• Proven experience in managing multi-phase development projects within a high-stakes environment, with an emphasis on technical problem-solving and strategic issue resolution.
• Strong understanding of UAE regulatory frameworks, master planning principles, and infrastructure planning standards.
• Expertise in master planning coordination, infrastructure integration, and land development strategies.
• Proficiency in development feasibility analysis, and project optioneering.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Deep knowledge of transportation planning, utility design, and land use optimization.

About the Benefits:

At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.