Director, Residential Development – Oman

Michael Page; Muscat; On-site; OMR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Medical insurance

Annual flight allowance

End-of-service benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a development leader to drive residential and mixed-use projects across Oman, from market research through handover. You will coordinate architects, planners and consultants, manage front-end development and work with finance teams on models and business cases.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and 12+ years in real estate development with GCC experience, plus strong stakeholder management and an entrepreneurial mindset.

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

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Project coordination

Market research

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a development leader to drive residential and mixed-use projects across Oman, from market research through handover. You will coordinate architects, planners and consultants, manage front-end development and work with finance teams on models and business cases.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and 12+ years in real estate development with GCC experience, plus strong stakeholder management and an entrepreneurial mindset.