Senior Feasibility Manager

IMKAN Properties; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

IMKAN Properties seeks an experienced Senior Feasibility Manager to lead feasibility studies, market assessments, and development appraisals for a diverse UAE portfolio spanning hospitality, residential, healthcare, and mixed-use projects.

You will perform advanced financial modelling, NOI projections, and investment analysis while collaborating with Development, Design, Finance, and Sales teams to support strategic decisions and acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• Master's degree (MBA, Real Estate or Finance) is advantageous; 12–15 years in feasibility analysis, development consultancy, market research, real estate advisory, or investment analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies for hospitality, residential, healthcare, mixed-use, and commercial developments.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to identify trends, demand drivers, supply analysis, and opportunities.
• Evaluate viability through financial modelling, development appraisals, and investment analysis.
• Prepare reports, highest and best use studies, market assessments, and business cases.
• Develop revenue projections, cost assessments, ROI/IRR/NPV, and sensitivity analyses.
• Collaborate with Development, Design, Finance, Sales and Asset Management teams.
• Present findings to senior management, investors, and stakeholders; monitor UAE market trends.

Skills

Market research

Financial modelling

Investment analysis

Stakeholder management

Presentation

Report writing

Development economics

Real estate advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Finance/Economics/Urban Planning/Business Administration/Hospitality Management

Master's degree (MBA/Real Estate/Finance or related)

Tools

EstateMaster

Excel

PowerPoint

Business intelligence tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Feasibility Manager to lead feasibility studies and market assessments for a diverse portfolio of developments, including hospitality, residential, healthcare, and mixed-use projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical capabilities, in-depth knowledge of the UAE real estate and hospitality sectors, and hands-on experience with market research, financial feasibility analysis, and development planning. Experience working with a Real Estate Developer is highly preferred

Key Requirements:

• Lead and manage feasibility studies for hospitality, residential, healthcare, mixed-use, and commercial developments.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive benchmarking to identify market trends, demand drivers, supply analysis, and investment opportunities.
• Evaluate project viability through detailed financial modelling, development appraisals, and investment analysis.
• Prepare feasibility reports, highest and best use studies, market assessments, and business cases for new developments and acquisitions.
• Develop project revenue projections, cost assessments, ROI analysis, IRR calculations, NPV analysis, and sensitivity scenarios.
• Assess hospitality projects including hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and branded residences.
• Collaborate with Development, Design, Finance, Sales, and Asset Management teams to support strategic decision-making.
• Utilize EstateMaster and other feasibility software to develop development feasibility models and scenario analyses.
• Monitor UAE market trends, economic indicators, regulatory changes, and industry developments impacting real estate and hospitality sectors.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management, investors, and stakeholders.
• Support land acquisition evaluations, portfolio assessments, and strategic planning initiatives.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Specifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree (MBA, Real Estate, Finance, or related discipline) is an advantage. Minimum 12-15 years of experience in feasibility analysis, development consultancy, market research, real estate advisory, or investment analysis.
• Proven experience conducting feasibility studies for Hotels and hospitality developments, Residential projects, Hospitals and healthcare facilities, Mixed-use developments
• Strong UAE market knowledge and experience working within the UAE real estate sector.
• Experience with EstateMaster is highly preferred.
• Advanced financial modelling and investment appraisal skills.
• Strong understanding of development economics, market dynamics, and real estate valuation principles.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business intelligence tools.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.