Real Estate Developer

About the Role

The Development Officer will support the real estate development team through all phases of project planning, analysis, and execution. This includes conducting market research, assisting in feasibility assessments, managing documentation, and facilitating timely approvals to ensure smooth progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating development briefs, concept notes, and project initiation documents.
• Participate in site assessments, due diligence processes, and feasibility studies.
• Gather and organize project data, market research insights, and benchmarking information.
• Support the creation of financial models, business cases, and investment memoranda.
• Maintain thorough records of project approvals, design revisions, and major decisions.
• Help prepare progress reports and presentation materials for internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal departments (design, finance, legal, construction) and external consultants to obtain necessary inputs.
• Monitor development schedules, identify delays early, and follow up on outstanding tasks.
• Attend project meetings, documenting action items and assigned responsibilities.
• Contribute to compiling lessons learned and project close-out documentation.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, sustainability standards, and regulatory changes affecting real estate development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Up to 2 years' experience in real estate development, project coordination, or a relevant area.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of real estate development processes.
• Strong communication and report-writing abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel and PowerPoint essential); familiarity with project management tools is advantageous.
• Proactive, detail-focused, and able to collaborate effectively within teams.