Development Director – Grade A+ Commercial Office Tower

About the role

Mace is seeking an experienced Development Director to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of a Grade A+ commercial office tower within a flagship mixed‑use development in the UAE. Acting as the client’s representative, you will drive the strategic vision, design excellence and commercial performance of the tower.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement the development strategy aligned with the client’s vision and master‑plan objectives.
• Provide leadership to architectural, engineering, interior design, sustainability and specialist consultant teams.
• Manage budgets, financial models, programme delivery, risk mitigation and investment targets.
• Oversee procurement, construction delivery and ensure leasing readiness for the tower.
• Report progress, risks and performance to senior executives and stakeholders.
• Collaborate on net‑zero carbon transition initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading large‑scale commercial office tower developments.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to attract blue‑chip occupiers and institutional investors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent risk management and financial performance monitoring skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on one of the most prestigious mixed‑use projects in the UAE.
• Strategic leadership role with significant influence on project outcomes.
• Collaboration with a global consultancy renowned for design and construction excellence.