Role overview

This Senior Vice President leads real estate development projects from conception through delivery, overseeing feasibility assessments and coordinating internal and external teams to meet project objectives. The role sits within the Development Management department and requires managing large-scale residential, retail, and mixed-use assets across Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities

Conduct business development activities and identify new development opportunities across land, residential, retail, and mixed-use portfolios.
Develop and manage feasibility studies and financial models for proposed assets, collaborating with relevant departments to support investment decisions.
Lead development projects from inception to completion in accordance with investment control processes, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to established budgets and schedules.
Manage development appraisals, monitor budgets against actual costs, and recommend solutions to address variances and emerging issues.
Oversee design review processes, evaluate consultant proposals, and ensure that key development criteria are met throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate phasing and procurement strategies with project management, support consultant and contractor selection, and negotiate terms with third-party entities.
Produce and maintain risk registers, provide monthly progress reports, and identify major issues requiring escalation to senior leadership.

Requirements

Minimum 12 years of development management experience, specifically managing large retail real estate assets valued at over AED 500 million.
Minimum 4 years in a managerial position within the real estate sector.
Bachelor’s degree in real estate, land economics, property valuation, architecture, or engineering.
Strong expertise in valuation, appraisals, and financial modeling for residential and commercial developments.
Demonstrated knowledge of the GCC real estate market and experience with large master developers generating annual revenue of at least AED 2 billion.
Solid understanding of architectural design, construction principles, and GCC real estate procurement policies and procedures.

What makes this role worth considering

This position offers significant influence over major development decisions across a portfolio of substantial assets. You will work directly with senior leadership, shaping strategy across commercial, design, and operational dimensions while driving projects of considerable scale and complexity in Abu Dhabi’s dynamic market.

How to apply

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