Strategic Development Leader – Abu Dhabi Real Estate

Blake Anderson; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Blake Anderson, a leading real estate developer in the UAE, seeks a Senior Development Director to lead the development strategy across diverse portfolios. You will oversee the full lifecycle from opportunity identification to delivery, requiring strong commercial acumen and leadership in the UAE market.

Responsibilities include steering master planning, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing investors and authorities, and ensuring projects meet timelines, budgets, and profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 20 years' experience in real estate development.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or executive development role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's development strategy across multiple asset classes, focusing on value creation and risk mitigation.
• Identify, evaluate, and progress new development opportunities through market analysis, feasibility studies, and investment appraisals.
• Lead cross-functional teams through concept design, master planning, and development execution, ensuring quality, cost, and time objectives are achieved.
• Manage relationships with investors, government authorities, consultants, and strategic partners.
• Provide strategic input into design and master planning to align with market trends and commercial objectives.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and timelines, resolving risks and issues.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Strategic mindset

Arabic language skills (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Architecture/Civil Engineering/Business Admin

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Blake Anderson, a leading real estate developer in the UAE, seeks a Senior Development Director to lead the development strategy across diverse portfolios. You will oversee the full lifecycle from opportunity identification to delivery, requiring strong commercial acumen and leadership in the UAE market.

Responsibilities include steering master planning, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing investors and authorities, and ensuring projects meet timelines, budgets, and profitability