Director - Development (Residential) - Developer - Muscat, Oman
An exciting opportunity for a development professional to lead residential developments across Oman, managing projects from market research, concept creation and feasibility through approvals and handover. The role requires a commercially focused development thinker who can drive front-end development activities, coordinate stakeholders and ensure successful project execution.
Client Details
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.
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.
Job 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.
* 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.