. Role Purpose:

The Development Director will lead and oversee the entire real estate development lifecycle across Egypt, from concept to execution, ensuring the successful delivery of high-profile residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. The role requires strategic vision, financial acumen, and leadership to identify investment opportunities, manage project feasibility, and oversee execution while ensuring alignment with company growth strategy, market trends, and regulatory requirements.

This position demands a commercially driven leader who can navigate complex market dynamics, secure high-value deals, manage multiple stakeholders, and drive sustainable development projects that enhance company position as a premier urban developer in the region.

4. Key Accountabilities:

Development & Investment Strategy

• Develop and implement a real estate development strategy in line with company business objectives.
• Identify investment and development opportunities across Egypt, conducting feasibility studies and financial modelling.
• Establish a pipeline of high-value projects that align with market demands and company portfolio expansion goals.
• Work closely with investment, finance, and legal teams to structure and execute transactions, joint ventures, and funding models.

Project Planning & Execution

• Oversee the full real estate development lifecycle, from land acquisition, zoning, and master planning to construction and handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining profitability.
• Collaborate with urban planners, architects, engineers, and contractors to develop innovative and sustainable real estate solutions.
• Manage regulatory approvals, ensuring compliance with local laws, zoning regulations, and environmental standards.

Market Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, investors, developers, and business partners.
• Stay ahead of GCC real estate market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging investment opportunities.
• Represent company in investment forums, real estate summits, and key industry events to drive business development and partnerships.

Financial & Commercial Oversight

• Lead financial structuring and risk management for projects, ensuring maximum ROI and sustainable growth.
• Develop project budgets, cost control measures, and investment forecasts to align with corporate financial strategies.
• Drive the negotiation of land acquisitions, development agreements, and partnership deals with key stakeholders.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead and mentor a team of development managers, project managers, and investment analysts to drive high-performance execution.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, construction, sales, and marketing) to ensure project success.
• Establish best practices for development governance, reporting, and decision-making frameworks.

4. HSE Accountabilities:

Carries out all work in a safe manner with consideration for ones own health safety and wellbeing and those in the surrounding area. Ensure work activities have no detrimental affect on environment or surrounding communities. Where work is not safe or may have a negative impact on any aspect of the organization stops work and raises the issue to relative line manager or supervisor.

5. Job Communication:

Internally:

• Marketing Teams
• Site Management
• Technical Team
• Contracts
• Site Operations Team
• Project Controls Department

Externally:

• Consultants
• Main Contractor
• Sub-contractors
• Clients
• Government Entities

6. Competencies:

Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Strategic Focus
• Sales & Negotiation
• Market Positioning & Branding
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Leadership & Team Management
• Drive & Results Orientation
• Growth & Inspiration
• Self-Management

Technical Competencies

• Real Estate Development Expertise in end-to-end project management, from land acquisition to project completion.
• Investment Analysis Strong understanding of financial modelling, feasibility studies, ROI analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Project Execution Ability to drive projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery, cost control, and quality assurance.
• Regulatory & Legal Compliance In-depth knowledge of GCC real estate laws, master planning regulations, and development approvals.
• Stakeholder Management Proven ability to engage with government bodies, investors, and strategic partners to facilitate project approvals and investment deals.
• Financial Acumen Experience in structuring deals, fundraising, and financial negotiations with banks and private investors.
• Sustainability & Smart Development Understanding of green building certifications, ESG principles, and smart city development trends.
• Negotiation & Contracting Expertise in negotiating land deals, development agreements, and joint ventures.
• Market Intelligence Strong awareness of real estate trends, economic shifts, and competitive landscape in the UAE and GCC.
• Leadership & Team Management Ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams while driving strategic objectives

IT Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Advanced proficiency in project documentation, reporting, and presentations.
• Project Management Software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent) For scheduling, planning, and progress tracking.
• Financial Modelling & Analysis Tools (Excel, Argus Enterprise, or similar) For feasibility studies, investment analysis, and ROI calculations.
• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) Understanding of real estate and construction finance modules.
• Geospatial & GIS Tools (ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro) For site analysis and urban planning considerations.
• CRM & Real Estate Databases (Salesforce, Yardi, or similar) For managing stakeholder relationships and project pipelines.
• BIM & Design Tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp) Familiarity with building information modelling (BIM) and master planning tools.
• Data Visualization & Reporting (Power BI, Tableau) For real-time tracking of project performance, trends, and analytics.
• Legal & Compliance Software Knowledge of platforms used for contract management and real estate regulatory compliance.