Director - Development (Residential)

• Lead landmark residential and lifestyle communities shaping Oman's future • Own projects development end-to-end from market research, feasability 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. Job 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. What's on 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.