We are currently supporting a client with the appointment of a Director of Retail Development for a significant portfolio of retail and mixed-use developments in Dubai.
This opportunity requires an experienced development professional with a proven track record in major retail projects, capable of managing the full development lifecycle from initial feasibility through to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead developments from feasibility, concept and business case through design, procurement, construction and handover.
- Oversee development appraisals, budgets, project programmes and commercial performance.
- Drive retail concepts, asset positioning, tenant mix and leasing requirements.
- Manage consultants, contractors and key project stakeholders.
- Ensure projects meet commercial, operational and delivery objectives.
- Oversee tenant fit-out, operational readiness and asset handover.
Candidate Requirements:
- Minimum 12 years' experience in real estate development.
- Extensive retail development experience is essential, ideally across major shopping centres, retail destinations or retail-led mixed-use schemes.
- Strong commercial understanding of feasibility, development appraisals and project delivery.
- Proven ability to manage developments from inception through completion.
- UAE/GCC experience preferred.
Candidates must demonstrate substantial retail development experience to be considered.
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