Head of Business Development

Union Investments
Featured
Ras Al Khaimah
Real Estate / Property Services
Lead / Head
Not Available
12 Mar 2026

Job Description

The Role

Drive initiatives related to land acquisition, joint ventures, investor relations, market research, and strategic partnerships, with the ultimate goal of expanding the company’s development pipeline, asset base and strengthening its market presence. 1. Market Intelligence & Opportunity...

Additional Information

The Role
Drive initiatives related to land acquisition, joint ventures, investor relations, market research, and strategic partnerships, with the ultimate goal of expanding the company’s development pipeline, asset base and strengthening its market presence. 1. Market Intelligence & Opportunity Identification • Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends, potential development opportunities, and competitor activity. • Analyze demographic, economic, and zoning data to support land acquisition and development proposals. • Monitor real estate trends to inform pipeline strategies. 2. Land & Property Acquisition • Source, assess, and negotiate for the acquisition of land and redevelopment opportunities. • Coordinate feasibility studies including financial modeling, risk assessment, and due diligence. • Develop relationships with landowners, brokers, and local government entities. 3. Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures • Identify and manage strategic partnerships with investors, JV partners, consultants, and other stakeholders. • Negotiate and structure partnership agreements in coordination with legal and finance teams. • Assist in managing joint venture relationships throughout the project lifecycle. 4. Investor & Stakeholder Relations • Prepare investment proposals and presentations for institutional and private investors. • Support investor onboarding, due diligence, and reporting. • Maintain relationships with financial institutions, real estate funds, and private equity players. 5. Financial & Commercial Analysis • Develop and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate deal viability. • Work with internal finance teams to assess development returns, including margin, ROI, IRR, and other key financial indicators. • Support budgeting and forecasting efforts related to new developments. 6. Project Coordination & Internal Alignment • Collaborate with internal teams including planning, design, construction, sales and marketing to ensure strategic alignment from acquisition through to delivery. • Track and report on business development KPIs and pipeline status. • Provide strategic input to senior leadership on expansion and development priorities.

Requirements
• 10+ years in business development or investment roles within real estate development. • Strong understanding of real estate acquisition and development process. • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • High proficiency in financial modeling and real estate valuation. • Strategic thinker with a proactive, results-driven approach. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build long-term partnerships. • Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset.

About the company
Union Investments has established a solid reputation as a robust, dynamic and forward-looking organization Union Investments has come a long way from its modest beginnings almost 25 years ago. Union Investments was established by H.H Sheikh Tariq Al Qassimi in year 1986, which rapidly grown into a large conglomerate within a short span of time. Union Investments is an umbrella of three sub-holding companies including Oryx Holding, RAK Holding and Union Holding Company

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