Development Director

Talents Hub; Marbella; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Hub is seeking a senior Development Director for a confidential client, an established international real estate developer, to lead major projects on the Costa del Sol. The role requires senior leadership, hands-on delivery across development and construction, and a track record delivering master-planned communities.

The successful candidate will guide projects from planning to execution, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and engage with key stakeholders, investors, and authorities.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in real estate planning and project execution.
• Senior manager or director-level experience in the Costa del Sol.
• Track record delivering master-planned communities.
• Experience collaborating with architects, consultants, contractors, investors, and local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead major real estate projects from planning through execution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Oversee delivery of high-end residential developments.
• Drive project performance and value creation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Fluency in Spanish

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Real Estate Development or related discipline

Job description

About the opportunity

A confidential client, an established international real estate developer, is seeking a senior Development Director to lead major projects in the Costa del Sol. The role is suited to a senior leader with strong local market knowledge and hands-on experience across both real estate development and construction, including the delivery of high-end residential projects.

The role

The Development Director will guide large-scale projects from planning through execution, coordinating the work of multidisciplinary teams and engaging effectively with key project stakeholders. Experience delivering master-planned communities is particularly relevant.

Candidate profile

• At least 10 years of experience in real estate planning and project execution.
• Senior manager or director-level experience in the Costa del Sol, with a background spanning both construction and development.
• A degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Real Estate Development, or a related discipline.
• A track record leading large-scale real estate developments and delivering at least one major project through execution, beyond the design stage.
• Experience working on master-planned communities.
• Strong leadership, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience collaborating with architects, consultants, contractors, investors, and local authorities.
• Experience with high-end or luxury residential developments is an advantage.
• GCC experience is welcome but not required.
• Fluency in Spanish and existing authorization to work in Spain; visa sponsorship is not available.