Senior Residential Leasing Portfolio 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

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.