Summary
Heilbronn Properties is seeking a Chief Property Development Officer to lead development activities in Dubai and the wider UAE. The role oversees the full project lifecycle, including land acquisition, feasibility, design, approvals, construction, sales and handover. Responsibilities include setting development strategy, managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder relationships, and delivering projects against budgets, timelines and commercial targets. Candidates should have 15+ years of property or real estate development experience and a track record delivering major projects.
The posting
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Location: Dubai, UAE
Reporting to: Chairman / CEO
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Chief Property Development Officer to lead our property development activities in Dubai and the wider UAE. The role will oversee the full development lifecycle, from land acquisition and feasibility through design, approvals, construction, sales and handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the company’s overall property development strategy and pipeline.
- Identify and assess land acquisition and development opportunities.
- Oversee feasibility studies, financial viability and investment recommendations.
- Lead architects, consultants, contractors and project management teams.
- Oversee design, planning, authority approvals and project delivery.
- Ensure projects meet approved budgets, timelines, quality and commercial targets.
- Work closely with Sales & Marketing on product positioning and market strategy.
- Manage key relationships with government authorities, investors, consultants and partners.
- Build and lead a high-performing property development team.
- Provide regular strategic and performance updates to the Chairman/CEO.
Requirements
- 15+ years’ experience in property/real estate development.
- Proven track record of delivering major residential, mixed-use or luxury developments.
- Strong Dubai/UAE property market experience preferred.
- Strong commercial, financial and development knowledge.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
- Degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Finance or related field.
- Strong leadership, negotiation and decision-making skills.
Key Success Measures
- Development pipeline and project profitability.
- Delivery within approved budgets and timelines.
- Successful land acquisitions and investment decisions.
- Project quality, market positioning and sales performance.
- Overall contribution to company growth and shareholder value.