Chief Development Officer
1 day ago
Marbella
European Mixed-Use & Branded Residences Platform The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a Board-facing executive responsible for leading the end-to-end development of a portfolio of mixed-use, hospitality-led, and branded residential projects across Europe. The role encompasses the full development lifecycle from acquisition support, feasibility, concept creation, master planning, design management, financial underwriting, stakeholder engagement, procurement, construction delivery, and project completion. The successful candidate will combine exceptional real estate development expertise with strong technical knowledge across design, engineering, and construction, together with commercial and financial acumen. The CDO will be accountable for delivering projects that meet the highest standards of quality, profitability, brand compliance, sustainability, and operational readiness. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CDO will play a critical role in shaping the company's growth strategy while ensuring successful execution of a complex, high-value development pipeline. Key Responsibilities Strategic Development Leadership Lead the development strategy and execution of mixed‑use developments incorporating branded residences, hospitality, residential, retail, leisure, and commercial components. Drive projects from inception through planning, design, delivery, completion, and handover. Advise the Board on development opportunities, risks, market trends, and investment decisions. Support acquisition, underwriting, and investment committee processes by providing development inputs and execution assessments. Development Management Ensure development programs, budgets, quality standards, and commercial objectives are achieved. Develop and implement project governance frameworks and reporting structures. Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks throughout the development process. Design & Technical Leadership Direct multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, consultants, project managers, and specialist advisors. Ensure design excellence and adherence to brand standards across all developments. Lead the coordination of design, engineering, technical compliance, sustainability, and value engineering initiatives. Financial & Commercial Management Lead development budgeting, cost planning, and financial forecasting processes. Work closely with finance and investment teams to assess project viability and returns. Review and challenge development appraisals, pro‑formas, cash flows, and sensitivity analyses. Manage project budgets and capital expenditure throughout the development lifecycle. Construction & Delivery Provide executive oversight of construction activities across multiple projects and jurisdictions. Manage external project management teams, contractors, and consultants. Stakeholder Management Act as the primary executive interface with: International hotel and branded residence operators Joint venture partners Investors and lenders Government authorities Essential Experience Minimum 15+ years of senior real estate development experience. Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering large‑scale mixed‑use developments. Significant experience developing branded residential and hospitality‑led projects. Proven ability to take projects from concept and acquisition through to completion and operational handover. Experience operating across multiple European jurisdictions. Extensive exposure to complex urban regeneration, mixed‑use, and master‑planned developments. Board‑level reporting experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr