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

Michael Page Australia; Muscat; On-site; OMR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Medical insurance

Flight allowance

Career growth

Entrepreneurial environment

Job summary

Michael Page Australia is representing a leading Oman-based real estate developer to lead landmark residential and lifestyle communities. The role covers market research, feasibility, development strategy, and stakeholder coordination to drive end-to-end delivery.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in GCC residential development, strong financial modelling skills, and a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach within a lean team.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of real estate development experience with a focus on residential GCC markets.
• Experience leading front-end development: market research, concept creation, feasibility and strategy.
• Strong understanding of development financials and collaboration with investment teams.
• Experience coordinating consultants, design teams and stakeholders throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential and mixed-use development projects from concept through handover.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify product opportunities and demand.
• Support feasibility assessments, business cases, and development strategies.
• Collaborate with finance 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 consultants across the lifecycle.
• Ensure objectives through design managers and consultant teams.
• Lead planning, land-use and building approvals with government authorities.
• Monitor budgets, timelines, risks and milestones.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants and sales teams.
• Prepare reports and strategic updates for leadership and investment decisions.

Skills

Market research

Feasibility assessments

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Development strategy

Education

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

Job description

• Lead landmark residential and lifestyle communities shaping Oman's future
• Own projects development end-to-end from market research, feasability

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.