Director - Development (Residential)
Michael Page
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Job summary
Michael Page in Oman seeks a Director - Development to lead residential and mixed-use projects from concept through handover, overseeing market research, feasibility and development strategies. The role requires strong commercial acumen, extensive GCC experience, and the ability to coordinate architects, planners, engineers and government authorities to deliver on time and within budgets.
You will report to senior leadership, drive financial modelling collaboration, and shape a lean,
Qualifications
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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Job description
An exciting opportunity for a development professional to lead residential developments across Oman, managing projects from market research, concept creation and feasibility through approvals and handover. The role requires a commercially focused development thinker who can drive front-end development activities, coordinate stakeholders and ensure successful project execution.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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