Real Estate Development Recruiter

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.

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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.