Real Estate
AW Connect specialises in recruitment for real estate developers, asset owners, master developers, and real estate investment groups across the UAE and wider Middle East. We partner with government-linked entities, large-scale developers, and private real estate organisations to deliver talent across projects, engineering, procurement, asset management, facilities, development support, and sales & commercial functions.
Our recruitment capability spans from junior and mid-level professionals through to senior managers, heads of department, and director-level leadership, supporting development delivery, asset optimisation, and long-term portfolio growth.
Departments & Roles We Hire
Projects, Engineering & Development Delivery
Junior: Project Engineer, Graduate Engineer, Development Coordinator
Mid: Assistant Project Manager, MEP Engineer, Development Executive
Senior: Project Manager, Engineering Manager, Development Manager
Director: Development Director, Projects Director
Procurement, Contracts & Commercial Management
Junior: Procurement Officer, Contracts Administrator
Mid: Procurement Specialist, Contracts Engineer
Senior: Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager
Director: Commercial Director, Head of Procurement
Asset Management & Facilities
Junior: Facilities Coordinator, Asset Operations Executive
Mid: Facilities Engineer, Asset Executive
Senior: Facilities Manager, Asset Manager
Director: Head of Asset Management, Director of Facilities
Sales, Leasing & Commercial (Developer & Asset Owner Side)
Junior: Sales Coordinator, Leasing Administrator
Mid: Sales Executive, Leasing Executive
Senior: Sales Manager, Leasing Manager
Director: Head of Sales, Commercial Director
Real Estate Leadership & Portfolio Management
Junior: Portfolio Analyst, Investment Support Analyst
Mid: Portfolio Manager, Development Analyst
Senior: Senior Portfolio Manager, Investment Manager
Director: Director of Real Estate, Portfolio Director
Emiratisation in Real Estate
AW Connect actively supports Emiratisation initiatives within real estate, particularly for:
Project engineering and assistant project management roles
Procurement, contracts, and tendering functions
Facilities and asset operations roles
Development support, portfolio analysis, and management-track positions
We work closely with clients—especially master developers and government-linked entities—to ensure Emirati professionals are placed into structured, technically sound and commercially exposed roles, with clear progression pathways toward senior real estate leadership.
Why Choose AW Connect
Strong experience working with master developers and asset owners
Deep understanding of client-side real estate structures
Ability to recruit across technical, commercial, and sales functions
Proven support for Emiratisation, succession planning, and workforce localisation
Consultative recruitment approach focused on long-term portfolio and asset performance
Partner with AW Connect
Whether delivering large-scale developments, optimising asset portfolios, strengthening commercial performance, or building the next generation of real estate leaders, AW Connect delivers recruitment solutions aligned with your technical, commercial, and strategic objectives.
👉 Employers: Speak to us about your real estate hiring needs
👉 Candidates: Explore current real estate roles or submit your CV
Real Estate — FAQ
What real estate roles do you recruit for?
We recruit across a wide range of real estate roles, with a strong current focus on non-sales positions. This includes project engineering, project management, procurement, contracts, development support, asset operations, and facilities engineering, from junior through to senior leadership and director levels.
Do you work with master developers?
Yes. We support master developers and large asset owners with structured hiring across engineering, procurement, contracts, project management, development support, and asset operations, aligned to long-term project and portfolio requirements.
Can you support Emiratization in real estate roles?
Yes. Emiratization is a key focus area, particularly for project engineers, assistant project managers, procurement officers, contracts and tendering executives, facilities engineers, and development support roles, with clearly defined progression pathways into senior management.
Do you recruit for sales or brokerage roles?
Yes. While the majority of our current mandates are non-sales and technical in nature, we do support recruitment for real estate sales, leasing, and commercial roles where required, particularly within structured developer or asset-owner environments.
Do you recruit for client-side or consultant roles?
Our primary focus is client-side roles with developers and asset owners, though we may also support consultant or operator roles depending on the mandate.
Which locations do you cover for real estate recruitment?
We recruit across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the wider UAE, with regional coverage across the Middle East when projects require cross-border expertise.
How do candidates apply for real estate roles?
Candidates can browse live opportunities on our website or submit a CV for confidential review. Our team assesses technical capability, project exposure, and long-term career alignment before presenting opportunities.
Our specialist in Real Estate
Jane Wilson
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Kyreen Mendoza
Recruitment Consultant