Chief Property Development Officer

Heilbronn; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Heilbronn seeks a Chief Property Development Officer to lead comprehensive property development activities in Dubai and the UAE, overseeing land acquisition, feasibility, design, approvals, construction, sales and handover.

The role requires 15+ years in property development, a solid Dubai/UAE market track record, and strong leadership, financial, and stakeholder-management skills to drive major residential, mixed-use or luxury projects to handover.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in property/real estate development.
• Proven track record of delivering major residential, mixed-use or luxury developments.
• Strong Dubai/UAE property market experience preferred.
• Strong commercial, financial and development knowledge.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
• Degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Finance or related field.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s overall property development strategy and pipeline.
• Identify and assess land acquisition and development opportunities.
• Oversee feasibility studies, financial viability and investment recommendations.
• Lead architects, consultants, contractors and project management teams.
• Oversee design, planning, authority approvals and project delivery.
• Ensure projects meet approved budgets, timelines, quality and commercial targets.
• Work closely with Sales & Marketing on product positioning and market strategy.
• Manage key relationships with government authorities, investors, consultants and partners.
• Build and lead a high-performing property development team.
• Provide regular strategic and performance updates to the Chairman/CEO.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Decision-making

Stakeholder Mgmt

Team Leadership

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Education

Real Estate

Architecture

Engineering

Construction

Finance

Job description

Location: Dubai, UAE
Reporting to: Chairman / CEO

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Chief Property Development Officer to lead our property development activities in Dubai and the wider UAE. The role will oversee the full development lifecycle, from land acquisition and feasibility through design, approvals, construction, sales and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s overall property development strategy and pipeline.
• Identify and assess land acquisition and development opportunities.
• Oversee feasibility studies, financial viability and investment recommendations.
• Lead architects, consultants, contractors and project management teams.
• Oversee design, planning, authority approvals and project delivery.
• Ensure projects meet approved budgets, timelines, quality and commercial targets.
• Work closely with Sales & Marketing on product positioning and market strategy.
• Manage key relationships with government authorities, investors, consultants and partners.
• Build and lead a high-performing property development team.
• Provide regular strategic and performance updates to the Chairman/CEO.

Requirements

• 15+ years’ experience in property/real estate development.
• Proven track record of delivering major residential, mixed-use or luxury developments.
• Strong Dubai/UAE property market experience preferred.
• Strong commercial, financial and development knowledge.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
• Degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Finance or related field.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and decision-making skills.

Key Success Measures

• Development pipeline and project profitability.
• Delivery within approved budgets and timelines.Successful land acquisitions and investment decisions.
• Project quality, market positioning and sales performance.
• Overall contribution to company growth and shareholder value.