Job title: Valuation Director

Reporting To: CEO

Reportees: TBD

Job Grade: TBD

Location: Dubai

Role Purpose

The Valuation Director will lead the real estate valuation and advisory function, delivering high-quality, compliant, and commercially insightful valuation services across residential, commercial, and mixed-use assets.

The role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in GCC real estate markets, capable of advising institutional clients, supporting brokerage transactions, and investment strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and lead the firm’s valuation and advisory practice across the GCC.
• Align valuation services with brokerage, investment, and tax advisory functions.
• Contribute to business strategy through market insights and asset valuation intelligence.

Valuation & Advisory Execution

• Oversee and sign off on complex valuation assignments (residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, and land).
• Ensure all valuations comply with international standards such as Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and IVS.
• Provide feasibility studies, highest & best use analysis, and investment advisory support.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with institutional investors, banks, developers, family offices, and government entities.
• Act as a trusted advisor on asset valuation, portfolio strategy, and market positioning.

Business Development

• Drive revenue growth for valuation and advisory services.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities with brokerage and tax advisory teams.
• Support pitches, proposals, and client acquisition strategies.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to local regulatory frameworks (e.g., UAE valuation standards, RERA guidelines).
• Maintain robust quality assurance and risk management processes.

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing, multicultural valuation team.
• Establish best practices, training programs, and succession planning.

Market Intelligence

• Monitor real estate trends, macroeconomic indicators, and regulatory changes.
• Publish market reports and thought leadership to enhance brand positioning.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Advisory Mindset
• Leadership & Team Development
• Strong Analytical & Quantitative Skills
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Commercial Acumen
• High Ethical Standards & Professional Integrity

Technical Competencies

• Expertise in valuation methodologies (DCF, income capitalization, comparable sales, cost approach)
• Strong understanding of real estate finance, investment analysis, and portfolio valuation
• Knowledge of international valuation standards (RICS Red Book, IVS)
• Familiarity with GCC real estate regulations and compliance frameworks
• Integration of valuation with tax advisory and financial structuring
• Proficiency in valuation tools, financial modeling, and data analytics

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field (Master’s / MBA preferred)

Mandatory / Highly Preferred Certifications & Exposure

• Strong working knowledge of International Valuation Standards (IVS) reporting frameworks
• Familiarity with GCC regulatory frameworks (RERA – UAE, REGA – KSA, etc.)
• Exposure to valuation reporting for banks, sovereign wealth funds, REITs, or institutional investors

Experience Requirements

• 12–15+ years of experience in real estate valuation and advisory
• Minimum 5–7 years in a leadership role (Director / Head of Valuation)
• Proven experience managing complex, high-value valuation portfolios
• Strong track record working with institutional clients and large-scale developments

Preferred Industry Background

• Real Estate Advisory / Consulting Firms
• International Property Consultants (e.g., JLL, CBRE, Knight Frank, Cushman & Wakefield)
• Real Estate Developers
• Investment Firms / Private Equity / Real Estate Funds
• Banking & Financial Institutions (real estate lending / risk)

Additional Requirements (Multinational Profile Focus)

• Proven ability to manage multicultural teams and cross-border projects
• Strong international client exposure and network
• Fluency in English (Arabic is highly preferred; additional languages like Russian, Mandarin, or Hindi are a plus)
• Strong report writing and presentation skills for global stakeholders
• Willingness to travel across GCC and internationally

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Establishment of a market-leading valuation and advisory practice
• Consistent delivery of accurate, compliant, and commercially valuable valuation reports
• Strong integration with brokerage and tax advisory functions to drive revenue
• Trusted advisor status with top-tier clients and institutions
• Development of a high-performing, scalable valuation team