Director-Development

Key Accountabilities

• Direct the vision creation, conducting of economic feasibility, concept design formulation, detailed design and specification of projects, and project delivery functions.

• Oversee pre-concept and concept design project management, including scope definition, programmes, deliverables, and approvals.

• Appoint, manage, and coordinate external consultants, including master planners, architects, interior designers, landscape designers, and specialist consultants.

• Review, challenge, and guide consultant outputs to ensure compliance with project briefs, development feasibility, and Dubai planning regulations.

• Work closely with Commercial, Planning, Sales & Marketing, and Project teams to ensure designs align with financial models, sales strategies, and market expectations.

• Manage design risk during early project stages and ensure smooth handover into subsequent design and delivery phases.

• Present design concepts, studies, and recommendations to executive management and key stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Minimum Experience

• 10 years of experience, with a strong track record in real estate development and/or leading architectural practices.

• Proven experience delivering luxury residential developments in Dubai or the wider GCC.

• Extensive experience managing and coordinating external design consultants on developer-led projects.