Leasing Manager

AW Connect Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AW Connect Recruitment is seeking a Senior Leasing Manager to oversee a substantial residential portfolio in Dubai. The role focuses on occupancy, portfolio performance, and hands-on leadership of the leasing function.

You will guide the leasing team, analyse vacancies and renewals, advise on market dynamics, and collaborate with property management, facilities, finance and other stakeholders to ensure commercially sound leasing decisions.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years UAE real estate experience, predominantly residential leasing.
• Experience at Leasing Manager/Assistant Leasing Manager or senior leasing level.
• Track record managing a sizeable residential portfolio.
• Previous responsibility for leading a leasing team.
• Strong understanding of Dubai rental values and market dynamics.
• Ability to demonstrate improvements in occupancy, rental performance or portfolio revenue.
• Comfort working with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Dubai leasing regulations and processes (RERA/DLD credentials advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Lead the residential leasing function with a focus on occupancy and portfolio performance.
• Guide the leasing team, review portfolio performance and market conditions.
• Contribute to rental and renewal decisions; identify opportunities to improve occupancy and tenant retention.
• Collaborate with property management, facilities, finance and other stakeholders to ensure leasing decisions are sound.
• Regularly analyse vacancies, renewals, market movement and rental performance with clear reporting to senior management.
• May be exposure to other property classes within the wider portfolio.

Skills

Leasing management

Portfolio management

Team leadership

Market & occupancy analysis

Stakeholder management

Dubai rental market knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Job description

We are looking for someone who has progressed beyond transactional leasing and can take responsibility for the performance of a substantial residential portfolio. The position combines team leadership, commercial decision-making and hands-on knowledge of the Dubai leasing market.

The Role

The successful candidate will lead the residential leasing function, with a focus on maintaining strong occupancy levels and maximising the performance of the portfolio.

You will guide the leasing team, review portfolio performance and market conditions, contribute to rental and renewal decisions, and identify opportunities to improve occupancy and tenant retention. You will also work closely with property management, facilities, finance and other internal stakeholders to ensure leasing decisions are commercially and operationally sound.

The role will involve regular analysis of vacancies, upcoming renewals, market movement and rental performance, with clear reporting and recommendations to senior management.

There may also be exposure to other property classes within the wider portfolio.

What We're Looking For

• Around 6-10 years' UAE real estate experience, predominantly within residential leasing
• Experience at Leasing Manager, Assistant Leasing Manager or a strong senior leasing level
• Track record managing a sizeable residential portfolio
• Previous responsibility for a leasing team
• Strong understanding of Dubai rental values and market dynamics
• Able to demonstrate measurable improvements in occupancy, rental performance or portfolio revenue
• Confident working with senior management and cross-functional teams
• Good knowledge of Dubai leasing regulations and processes
• RERA/DLD credentials are advantageous
• Commercial or industrial property exposure would be beneficial but isn't essential

If your background is predominantly residential leasing and you have progressed into managing people, portfolio performance and commercial decisions, we'd be interested in hearing from you.