Director - Development (Residential) - Developer - Muscat, Oman

Muscat Permanent AED50,000 - AED65,000 per month (AED600,000 - AED780,000 per year) View Job Description
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.
  • Lead landmark residential and lifestyle communities shaping Oman's future
  • Own projects development end-to-end from market research, feasability

About Our Client

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.

The Successful Applicant

  • 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.

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.
Contact
Saurabh Kohli
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7120620

Job summary

Sector
Property
Subsector
Property Development & Consultancy
Industry
Property
Where
Muscat
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Saurabh Kohli
Job reference
JN-102026-7120620