Managing Director (Real Estate)

Mackenzie Jones Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is seeking a Managing Director based in the UAE to oversee operations in both the UK and UAE markets. The ideal candidate will have a proven leadership background in the real estate sector, manage international operations, and drive business growth. This role requires exceptional leadership and cross-border collaboration skills, aligned with UK business hours.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior leadership within the real estate industry.
• Experience managing international operations, preferably UK & UAE.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with operational detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations across UAE and UK offices.
• Drive business growth, profitability, and market expansion in both regions.
• Act as a key liaison between regional offices and senior leadership in the UK.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

International operations management

Commercial acumen

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Cross-border collaboration

Job description

Overview

We are hiring a Managing Director on behalf of a UK-headquartered real estate firm. The role will be based in the UAE and will oversee operations across both the UK and UAE markets, working in alignment with UK business hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations across UAE and UK offices.
• Drive business growth, profitability, and market expansion in both regions.
• Oversee teams across sales, marketing, operations, and client relations.
• Ensure operational excellence, compliance, and alignment with corporate strategy.
• Act as a key liaison between regional offices and senior leadership in the UK.

Ideal profile

• Proven track record in senior leadership within the real estate industry.
• Experience managing international operations, preferably UK & UAE.
• Strong commercial acumen with a background in P&L management.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with operational detail.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-border collaboration skills.

Location

UAE (with responsibility for UK & UAE operations)

Working hours

UK business hours