[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Aldar Properties jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aldar-properties/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Aldar Properties · Abu Dhabi # Vice President - Development Abu Dhabi Executive Executive & Management Listed on Aldar Properties’s official careers site. Posted June 27, 2024. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Aldar Properties’s careers site →](https://jobs.lever.co/aldar/3ae12fc1-b012-4705-8290-0ff0ee403cae) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Aldar Properties](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aldar-properties/) / Vice President - Development ## Job description ### JOB PURPOSE Perform and assist in the managing of development projects activities from inception to completion which involves co-ordination of multi-disciplinary internal and external consultants and stakeholders to achieve the required project deliverables as directed by the line manager. This role is for UAE National only. ROLES AND ### RESPONSIBILITIES - Assist in managing business development activities for land, residential retail and mixed-use assets as directed by the line manager. - Support in identifying new own developments opportunities. - Support in sourcing new investment with third parties (e.g., JVs, project finance, etc.) -Support in sourcing developments pre-selling/pre-leasing guarantee from end-users. - Develop feasibility studies for residential, retail and mixed-use assets and seek approval from line manager. - Perform project costing in coordination with Project Management -Develop financial model in collaboration with Partnerships & Investment and other relevant functions. - Liaise with Partnerships & Investments and other relevant functions on feasibility studies. - Develop feasibility study on owned land, in conjunction with the line manager: - Recommend allocation of specific assets by segment on land plots. - Recommend land phasing plan. - Recommend in input to the pricing of land plots based on price benchmark of comparable land plots. - Research and Recommend unit cost by land plot. - Perform infrastructure costing in coordination with Operations. - Perform high level cost breakdown of infrastructure (recoverable versus non recoverable costs). - Develop financial model and feasibility studies and liaise with Investment Analysis and other relevant functions on feasibility study. - Review the Delivery team progress and report on progress of the delivery and the timely handing over of government related assets to reduce O+M costs and land costs. - Review and Report on pre-concept test fit, concept master plan and detailed master plan managed and developed by the master planning function. - Review, update, report and recommend on the allocated land bank from inception, design, delivery of infrastructure, authority handovers, sales and development on land plots. - Use market intelligence reports to recommend land use requirements for master plans, matching supply with demand. - Use market reports and media publication to identify trends in Development products related to lifestyle and recommend land use and products that can overall enhance the project attractiveness and profitability. - Review and update development manager on schedules for land development in conjunction with Delivery and Controls. - Perform continuous monitoring of design and project deliverables, program and risk register. - Provide constant progress updates and monthly written reports on construction progress. - Identify major issues or conflicts and recommend appropriate solutions. - Monitor development budgets against projected and actual costs and recommend appropriate solutions on deviations. - Support in deciding on refined commercial strategy based on recommendation from Commercial (e.g., pricing, sales phasing, etc.). - Support in deciding on marketing strategy (e.g., marketing calendar, branding, etc.). - Support in deciding on Asset, PM and FM strategy, ensure proper handover and coordination with PM and FM entities and Asset Manager. ### QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 10 years of development management experience in managing the development of large residential and retail real estate assets of over AED 500 million in value. ### FIELD OF EXPERIENCE Real estate development. ### TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS - Strong understanding of valuation, appraisals, and financial modeling of residential and commercial development. - Strong knowledge and exposure to the GCC real estate market with large master developers with annual revenue of at least AED 2 billion. - Strong understanding of architectural design and construction. - Solid understanding of contract procurement policies and procedures gained in the Procurement function of a real estate developer in the GCC real estate industry. ### QUALIFICATION(S) - Bachelor’s degree in real estate, land economics, property valuation, architecture, or engineering. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jun 27, 2024 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: Over a year - Location: Abu Dhabi[Apply on Aldar Properties’s careers site →](https://jobs.lever.co/aldar/3ae12fc1-b012-4705-8290-0ff0ee403cae) ## More jobs at Aldar Properties ### [Associate Director - D Sell Portfolio Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aldar-properties/jobs/8cd27944e58e2fbaccae/) Abu Dhabi ### [Senior Vice President - 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