Director of Real Estate Development (DRE001)

Foreground is partnering with a well-capitalized Qatari real estate and investment group to appoint a commercially minded and execution-savvy Director of Real Estate Development , based in Doha. This role is central to the groups ambition to expand its portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use assets, including a newly approved waterfront lifestyle development and two joint ventures with regional hospitality brands.

Role Purpose

To lead end-to-end planning, feasibility, and delivery oversight of real estate development projects, ensuring that every asset meets its commercial objectives, regulatory obligations, and long-term positioning goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full development lifecycle, from land feasibility and concept validation to delivery handover, across a pipeline of residential, retail, and mixed-use projects.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, market assessments, and investment appraisals for new development opportunities in Qatar and the wider GCC.
• Oversee planning approvals, permitting processes, consultant appointments, and design review stages in collaboration with legal and external advisors.
• Define project development strategies and work closely with design, construction, and asset management teams to ensure alignment with the groups brand, quality, and timeline standards.
• Own project-level P&L accountability, working with finance to ensure cash flow modeling, capex phasing, and return thresholds are tracked and delivered.
• Maintain relationships with government regulators, urban planning authorities, and investment partners to accelerate development approvals.
• Prepare and present executive updates and investment papers to the board and shareholder committees.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Preferred Skills & Traits