SENIOR STRATEGY AND PLANNING ADVISOR REAL ESTATE

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Strategy and Planning Advisor for the real estate sector. This role entails conducting in-depth market analysis, leading strategic initiatives, and providing insights for urban development and investment portfolios. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, as well as expertise in portfolio planning. This position is essential for guiding long-term strategic decisions in significant real estate projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in real estate strategy, consulting, or development advisory.
• Experience with large real estate developers, master planners, or government developers is preferred.
• Strong analytical, financial, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct real estate market analysis, horizon scanning, and competitive benchmarking.
• Lead strategic formulation related to land use, portfolio mix, and growth planning.
• Perform feasibility assessments for new projects and redevelopment opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Job description

About the job SENIOR STRATEGY AND PLANNING ADVISOR - REAL ESTATE

Role Summary

The Senior Strategy & Planning Advisor will lead strategic advisory services within the real estate sector, providing in-depth market insights, urban development analysis, portfolio planning, and operating model development. The role supports long-term real estate strategic decisions for large-scale developments, assets, and investment portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct real estate market analysis, horizon scanning, and competitive benchmarking across residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, and mixed‑use segments.
• Evaluate global and regional best practices in real estate development, asset management, smart city technologies, and sustainability initiatives (ESG, net‑zero considerations).
• Lead strategic formulation related to land use, portfolio mix, development phasing, and growth planning.
• Perform feasibility assessments for new projects, redevelopment opportunities, and investment decisions.
• Develop or assess real estate operating models, including development management, asset operations, and customer experience models.
• Contribute to corporate performance management improvements across development cycles and operational assets.
• Prepare strategic presentations, business cases, and decision‑support reports for executive stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in real estate strategy, consulting, portfolio planning, or development advisory.
• Experience with large real estate developers, master planners, or government developers is preferred.
• Strong analytical, financial, and communication skills.
• Experience in feasibility studies, market forecasting, asset planning, or urban development strategy.

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