Director - Development (Residential) - Developer - Muscat, Oman

Michael Page; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 446.000 - 668.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive tax-free salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Flight allowance

End-of-service benefits

Long-term career growth

Descrizione del lavoro

Michael Page is supporting a leading Oman-based real estate developer in recruiting a senior development leader. You will oversee landmark residential and lifestyle communities from concept through delivery, working with finance, consultants and government authorities to realise market-driven schemes.

The role demands deep front-end experience, strong financial modelling and clear stakeholder management across the GCC, with Oman experience preferred. Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12+ years' experience in real estate development, with a strong focus on residential projects within the GCC.
• Demonstrated experience managing the front end of development, including market research, concept creation, feasibility studies and development strategy.
• Strong understanding of development financials and the ability to work closely with financial modelling and investment teams.
• Experience coordinating consultants, design teams and stakeholders throughout the development process.
• Solid knowledge of planning approvals, development regulations and project delivery principles.
• Previous Oman experience preferred but not mandatory; wider GCC development experience is essential.
• Arabic language skills would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• A proactive, hands-on development professional capable of operating within a lean and entrepreneurial environment.

Mansioni

• Lead residential and mixed-use development projects from concept through handover.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify product opportunities and market demand.
• Support project feasibility assessments, business cases and development strategies.
• Work closely with finance teams to develop and challenge financial models and project assumptions.
• Create commercially viable residential concepts aligned with customer demand and company objectives.
• Coordinate architects, planners, engineers, and specialist consultants throughout the development lifecycle.
• Coordinate with design managers and consultant teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Lead planning, land-use and building approval processes with relevant government authorities.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, risks and key development milestones.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, sales teams and other key stakeholders.
• Review development proposals, design submissions and project recommendations for executive leadership.
• Prepare reports, presentations and strategic updates for senior management and investment decision-making.

Conoscenze

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Presentation skills

Project leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related

Descrizione del lavoro

• Lead landmark residential and lifestyle communities shaping Oman's future

About Our Client

Our client is an established eal estate developer with an ambitious pipeline of residential and lifestyle-led communities across Oman. The business is focused on creating high-quality residential destinations tailored for both local and international buyers, with a strong emphasis on market-driven development, commercial viability, and long-term value creation. This is an opportunity to join a lean, entrepreneurial team and play a key role in shaping future residential developments from concept through delivery.

Job Description

• Lead residential and mixed-use development projects from concept through handover.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify product opportunities and market demand.
• Support project feasibility assessments, business cases and development strategies.
• Work closely with finance teams to develop and challenge financial models and project assumptions.
• Create commercially viable residential concepts aligned with customer demand and company objectives.
• Coordinate architects, planners, engineers, and specialist consultants throughout the development lifecycle.
• Coordinate with design managers and consultant teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Lead planning, land-use and building approval processes with relevant government authorities.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, risks and key development milestones.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, sales teams and other key stakeholders.
• Review development proposals, design submissions and project recommendations for executive leadership.
• Prepare reports, presentations and strategic updates for senior management and investment decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12+ years' experience in real estate development, with a strong focus on residential projects within the GCC.
• Demonstrated experience managing the front end of development, including market research, concept creation, feasibility studies and development strategy.
• Strong understanding of development financials and the ability to work closely with financial modelling and investment teams.
• Experience coordinating consultants, design teams and stakeholders throughout the development process.
• Solid knowledge of planning approvals, development regulations and project delivery principles.
• Previous Oman experience preferred but not mandatory; wider GCC development experience is essential.
• Arabic language skills would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• A proactive, hands-on development professional capable of operating within a lean and entrepreneurial environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary and performance-based bonus.
• Opportunity to lead significant residential and lifestyle developments across Oman.
• High level of ownership and influence across the entire development lifecycle.
• Exposure to large-scale master-planned communities and premium residential projects.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative working environment with direct access to senior leadership.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and annual leave benefits.
• Annual flight allowance and end-of-service benefits in line with local regulations.
• Long-term career growth within a growing real estate development platform.