Join our team and build your career with us
We are seeking a driven and knowledgeable Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team, specializing exclusively in the Real Estate Development sector. You will act as a strategic partner to our project teams – sourcing, engaging, and placing top-tier professionals across development, construction, design, finance, and asset management disciplines.
This role demands a deep understanding of the real estate development value chain, strong market intelligence, and the ability to build lasting relationships with both passive and active talent in a highly competitive landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing & Pipeline
Design and execute end-to-end recruitment strategies for roles across real estate development, project management, design, finance, legal, and commercial disciplines.
Build and maintain a proactive talent pipeline of qualified professionals including Project Directors, Development Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Leasing Managers, Asset Managers, and senior technical staff.
Leverage specialized channels: LinkedIn Recruiter, real estate professional networks, industry events, and referrals.
Conduct targeted headhunting for senior and niche positions where active candidate pools are limited.
Candidate Assessment & Management
Screen, interview, and assess candidates for cultural fit, technical competence, and alignment with business objectives.
Manage the full candidate journey – from initial outreach through offer negotiation and onboarding coordination.
Provide a best-in-class candidate experience that reflects the company’s brand and values.
Stakeholder Partnership
Partner closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand workforce needs, role requirements, and team dynamics.
Provide expert market insights including compensation benchmarks, talent availability, and competitor hiring trends.
Advise on job description optimization, interview frameworks, and assessment methodologies.
Recruitment Operations
Manage and maintain the Applicant Tracking ensuring accurate and up-to-date records throughout the hiring lifecycle.
Track and report on key recruitment metrics: time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer acceptance rates, and source effectiveness.
Coordinate with external agencies where required, managing vendor relationships and performance.
Ensure all hiring activities comply with local labour laws (UAE) and internal HR policies.
Employer Branding
Represent the company at real estate industry events, career fairs, and professional forums.
Contribute to employer branding initiatives that position the organization as an employer of choice within the real estate sector.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
8 years of recruitment experience with a minimum of 3 years focused on real estate development, construction, or property sectors.
Demonstrated ability to recruit for senior and technical roles across the real estate development lifecycle.
Strong knowledge of UAE labour market dynamics and real estate industry trends.
Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
Prior in-house recruitment experience within a developer, REIT, or large-scale construction firm.
Familiarity with GCC real estate regulations, authorities requirements, and market compensation structures.
Experience recruiting internationally for relocation roles in the UAE/GCC market.
Professional certification: CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent HR qualification.
Required Core Competencies:
Market Intelligence
Relationship Building
Commercial Acumen
Drive & Resilience
Communication
Data-Driven
We prefer candidates based in Egypt, who are open to remote work for full time support for Dubai operations.
