Development Director

Crystal Investment Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Investment Limited in Hong Kong seeks a Development Director to lead our property development initiatives, managing the full life-cycle from site acquisition and town planning through to marketing and interior layout optimization.

You will drive design excellence, spatial efficiency, budgeting discipline, and ROI-focused delivery across residential and commercial projects, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to translate vision into built reality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10–15 years of relevant property development experience.
• HKIP or RICS qualifications preferred.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).

Responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end property development lifecycle from site acquisition to construction and interior design optimization.
• Enhance market-driven design capabilities and align products with target customer profiles.
• Maximize returns via strategic layout design, town planning, and land premium negotiations.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and quality control across residential and commercial projects.
• Coordinate with government bodies for policy support and oversee project management from design to built reality.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate and Construction, Urban Planning and Design

Job description

We are seeking a Development Director, with a strong business acumen and vision to lead our property development initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will manage the entire life-cycle of our projects from initial site acquisition and town planning through to marketing and interior layout design optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

Enhance the market-driven design capability of our team and products, ensuring every development starting from customer needs and perspectives, design products that identify with our target customer profiles;

Drive excellence in space maximization and ergonomic design, with a strong focus on spatial efficiency, innovative building design, integrated furniture and interior design solutions;

Maximize project returns through strategic layout design, town planning applications and land premium negotiations, particularly for existing and during acquisition of new projects;

Solicit government for policy support in line with the company direction; and

Oversee comprehensive construction and project management to ensure seamless translation from design vision to built reality, design integrity, quality control, adherence to timelines and budgets.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate and Construction, Urban Planning and Design, or a related field; professional qualifications such as HKIP or RICS are preferred;

Minimum of 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in property development, with a proven track record of successfully delivering residential or commercial projects from conception to completion;

Extensive knowledge of town planning regulations, land premium assessment, building design, and construction project management;

Strong background in furniture and interior design, combined with sharp commercial instinct to optimize returns;

Proven ability to balance innovative design including interior planning and space optimization with disciplined budgeting and ROI targets;

Committed to design excellence and able to thrive in a dynamic and forward-thinking team;

Passionate about innovative living trends and enhancing the customer experience; and

Fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) required.

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