Director of Residential Development - Oman

Michael Page; Muscat; On-site; OMR 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual flight allowance

End-of-service benefits

Career growth

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.

Skills

Market research

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Presentation skills

Education

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

Job description

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,