Director of Development

People Group Arabia; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

People Group Arabia seeks an experienced Development Director to lead the delivery of a high-end residential development for a leading regional and international developer. This role requires a senior development professional with a strong track record in luxury residential or high-end hospitality projects, combining design excellence with commercial performance.

The ideal candidate will provide leadership across design management, consultants, contractors, project teams and key stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Senior development professional with a proven track record in delivering luxury residential or high-end hospitality projects.
• Experience leading complex, high-value development projects from concept to delivery.
• Strong leadership across design management, consultants, contractors, project teams and key stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen with responsibility for budgets, programme, risk and development performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a high-end residential development from concept and design through to delivery.
• Oversee design management, consultants, contractors and project teams.
• Manage budgets, programme, risk and overall development performance to world-class standards.

Skills

Development leadership

Luxury residential

Project delivery

Budget & programme management

Stakeholder management

Design management

Job description

Middle East | Regional & International Developer

We are seeking an experienced Development Director to lead the delivery of a high-end residential development for a leading regional and international developer.

This is an opportunity for a senior development professional with a strong track record in delivering luxury residential or high-end hospitality projects, bringing together design excellence, commercial performance and exceptional quality.

The ideal candidate will bring:

Extensive experience leading complex, high-value development projects from concept and design through to delivery.

A proven track record in luxury residential or high-end hospitality – this experience is essential.

Strong leadership across design management, consultants, contractors, project teams and key stakeholders.

Commercial acumen, with responsibility for budgets, programme, risk and overall development performance.

Experience working with leading international consultants and delivering to world-class standards.

We’re looking for a commercially astute, design-conscious leader who understands what it takes to deliver exceptional developments for a discerning market.