Associate Director - Development

Merex Investment Group

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director - Development to join Jumeirah Group & Corporate, following an internal promotional move.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead regional growth across Europe, Middle East and/or Asia by securing high-value development opportunities that expand the hotel and residences portfolio, strengthen brand presence in new markets, and support Jumeirah s Mission 2030 to double the portfolio.

• Manage the full development lifecycle, including sourcing, preliminary assessments, feasibility coordination, design workshops, contract negotiations, internal governance processes, and handover to Technical Services - ensuring projects are progressed with discipline, accuracy, and strategic alignment.

• Drive site identification and evaluation through feasibility studies, financial modelling, market research, and due diligence to select opportunities that match the company s vision and accelerate international expansion.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships by negotiating with owners, developers, and family businesses, working closely with legal, feasibility, brand, operations and finance teams to shape agreements that enable sustainable and scalable growth.

• Support the regional team by providing direction, clear communication, and strategic insight to senior leadership, while representing the brand externally at industry events and conferences.

• Oversee full development lifecycles - planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and quality control - while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with brand and strategic priorities.