Director - Master Development (Urban Design) Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Industry: Real Estate & Urban Planning
Job Function: Master Planning & Urban Design
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide urban design leadership throughout the entire master planning lifecycle, from vision development to authority approvals
- Oversee architectural design, ensuring projects meet functional, aesthetic, and market requirements
- Lead multidisciplinary design consultants (Structural, MEP, Façade, VT, Landscape, etc.) to ensure project alignment with strategic goals
- Ensure master plan compliance with KPIs, target efficiencies, and optimal land use distribution
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including company verticals, consultants, and authorities, to define project goals and design constraints
- Manage project development from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within cost and schedule parameters
- Drive sustainability initiatives, setting policies and guidelines to ensure compliance across developments
- Support sales, leasing, and legal teams in structuring agreements and commercial strategies
- Provide data and cost inputs for feasibility assessments and financial planning
- Ensure regulatory compliance with local authority requirements for master plan submissions
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Real Estate, Land Economics, Architecture, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 12 years of experience in managing large-scale real estate developments (residential, commercial, retail, hospitality)
- Strong architectural design skills with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Exceptional conceptual and design thinking abilities, demonstrated through a portfolio of successful projects
- Deep understanding of sustainability principles and their application in master planning and urban design
- Strong familiarity with building codes, regulations, and industry standards
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to collaborate with diverse teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
What We Offer:
- A leadership role in a premier real estate development company shaping Dubai’s future
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Career growth opportunities and exposure to groundbreaking master developments
- A collaborative, innovative, and sustainability-driven work environment
About the Company:
Dubai Holding Real Estate is a master developer committed to creating world-class destinations and communities. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and smart infrastructure, DHRE continues to deliver iconic developments that enhance Dubai’s urban landscape.
If you are ready to lead the future of urban design and master planning, apply today!