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Head of Development

Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi with 3 recent postings.

GCC postings
3
Active markets
1
Typical experience
5-10 years
In brief

A Head of Development in the GCC region requires excel, presentation, erp, audit, Reading Comprehension. Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Head of Development earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Head of Development. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
16,000
Median
24,500
75th percentile
35,500
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Key responsibilities
  • 01We are seeking a Development Geologist, with expertise in reservoir characterization and development of tight sand plays.
  • 02Tight Sand Development Geologist primary role will be to generate and interpret fit
  • 03purpose geological models for reservoir characterization, field development plan and hydrocarbon in
  • 04place assessment by integrating sedimentology, petrophysics and geomechanics as well as drilling, stimulation, and production.
  • 05Candidate will be required to perform and demonstrate the following:
  • 06Use geological models to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production & Integrate & utilize geological & engineering data to optimize field development strategy.
  • 07Identify opportunities for workovers, infill drilling, and multi
  • 08well pad optimization.
  • 09Perform complex geological assignments such as resource assessments and create volumetric calculations to determine reserves estimations.
  • 10Build and document static models while illustrating with cross sections, maps, cross plots, histograms, and summary tables, with high efficiency in using Petrel or RMS software.
  • 11Work with reservoir engineers and reserve auditors to determine reserve estimations.
  • 12Work with the field production, and drilling departments on well performance and optimization
Required qualifications
  • — We are seeking a Development Geologist, with expertise in reservoir characterization and development of tight sand plays.
  • — Tight Sand Development Geologist primary role will be to generate and interpret fit
  • — purpose geological models for reservoir characterization, field development plan and hydrocarbon in
  • — place assessment by integrating sedimentology, petrophysics and geomechanics as well as drilling, stimulation, and production.
  • — Candidate will be required to perform and demonstrate the following:
  • — Use geological models to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production & Integrate & utilize geological & engineering data to optimize field development strategy.
  • — Identify opportunities for workovers, infill drilling, and multi
  • — well pad optimization.
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

excelpresentationerpauditReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeaking

Preferred skills

MathematicsCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationPersuasionNegotiationComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisSystems Evaluation

Tools & technologies

excelerpteamsAutodesk AutoCADESRI ArcGIS softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera SystemsSAP softwareWeb browser softwareWeb conferencing software

Hiring companies we see

  • Mindfield Resources
  • The Management Recruitment Group (MRG)
  • SAUDI GEOPHYSICAL CONSULTING OFFICE (A Sole...

Hired across

  • saudi
FAQ

  • What does a Head of Development do in the GCC?

    A Head of Development in the GCC performs core duties related to excel, presentation, erp, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Head of Development?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 5-10 years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Head of Development in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across saudi, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Head of Development role?

    Key skills include excel, presentation, erp, audit, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Head of Development in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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