Associate Director, Land Acquisition - Developer

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13-month salary package

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Hong Kong developer for an Associate Director, Land Acquisition. You will lead land acquisition strategies, oversee negotiations with landowners, and manage feasibility studies to drive property development projects in Hong Kong.

The role requires extensive experience in land deals, strong financial modelling and regulatory oversight, and the ability to steer cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Surveying, Finance, Business Administration, or related disciplines; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in land acquisition or property development in Hong Kong, with 8-10 years in a senior role.
• MRICS, MHKIS (General Practice) and CFA are highly preferred.
• Proven track record leading high-value land acquisitions and complex development projects in Hong Kong.
• Strong expertise in financial modelling, DCF analysis, and risk assessment for large-scale developments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement land acquisition strategies for property development projects.
• Lead negotiations and secure agreements with landowners and stakeholders.
• Conduct feasibility studies and assess potential land opportunities.
• Oversee planning applications and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to align project goals.
• Monitor market trends and maintain a pipeline of acquisition opportunities.
• Manage budgets and timelines for acquisition and planning activities.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on progress.

Skills

Land acquisition strategy

High-value deal negotiations

Financial modelling

DCF analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate or related field

Master's degree preferred

MRICS

MHKIS (General Practice)

CFA

Job description

Associate Director, Land Acquisition - Developer

The Associate Director, Land Acquisition will oversee land acquisition strategies and ensure effective planning processes to support property development projects in Hong Kong. This role requires expertise in property-related processes and strategic decision-making to drive successful outcomes.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established Hong Kong developer with planned property development projects across the APAC and European regions.

Description

• Developing and implementing land acquisition strategies for property development projects.
• Leading negotiations and securing agreements with landowners and stakeholders.
• Conducting feasibility studies and assessing potential land opportunities.
• Overseeing planning applications and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external consultants to align project goals.
• Monitoring market trends and maintaining a pipeline of potential acquisition opportunities.
• Managing budgets and timelines for acquisition and planning activities.
• Providing regular reports and updates to senior management on project progress.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Surveying, Finance, Business Administration, or related disciplines; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in land acquisition, property development, or investment in Hong Kong, with at least 8-10 years in a senior management capacity.
• Professional qualifications such as MRICS and MHKIS (General Practice) and CFA are highly preferred.
• Proven track record in leading high-value land acquisitions and complex development projects in Hong Kong.
• Strong expertise in financial modelling, DCF analysis, and risk assessment for large-scale property developments.

Job Offer

• Additional benefits including a 13-month salary package.