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
