Responsibilities And Accountabilities

Assist with preparation of feasibilities and business plans.

Assist the DD/SDM in identifying and defining scope and strategy for delivery of the development pipeline including legal, financial, market research, strategic marketing, sales, project management, architects, planners, and all engineering disciplines

Assist the DD/SDM with managing with the master planning and infrastructure teams while working cross functionally with finance in creating a profitable overall feasibility program

Gather all required financial data and assist the DD/SDM in development and regular update of feasibility models to set business plan strategy and monitor success against target KPI’s

Assist with the management of product definition, project brief, design brief, cost estimation and budgeting initiatives with the help of Project Management and other functions within the company

Prepare and update regular development reporting and development risk register for submission to the DD/SDM.

Support management with Architect and other design consultant selection with the advice and consent of the DD/SDM. Carry out the procurement and commercial management of planning and design consultants.

Assist with the identification and documentation of business risks including political risk. Analyse, evaluate and rank overall risk exposure, including technical, financial and human resources. Assist in risk mitigation measures to ensure that the business cases are secure to meet profit and margin targets

Support the DD in being responsible for the health and safety of the entire team.

Provide support in regular feedback with regard to Project Feasibility and Business Plans including project status, risks and approved feasibility hurdle rate to relevant executive management

Team involvement: support the DD/SDM in fostering a collaborative team environment

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in property/construction, architecture, planning, urban design or engineering

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree or a keen understanding of real estate finance, finance, business administration or equivalent

Minimum Experience

5- 8 years relevant experience out of which 3 years should be at an equivalent Management level at a recognized real estate and property development business

3-5 years Management Experience in real estate development within residential, commercial, retail, entertainment and/or hospitality industries

Middle East Experience

Functional Knowledge

Understanding of real estate finance, feasibilities, and business plans

Understanding of planning, urban design, architectural and infrastructure design, and project management

Understanding of corporate governance, organizational management & leadership

Reporting & strategic planning

Understand software applications such as Excel, Estate Master, MS Project, Powerpoint, and others

Technical Competencies

Good Communication & Presentation skills

Good Planning, organizational and project management skills

Strong Analytical skills

Strong Budgeting and future planning skills

Good understanding of software and business tools

Good understanding of construction technology

Strong numerical literacy skills for valuation, appraisal, and feasibility models

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