Senior Consultant - Abu Dhabi

Job description / Role

Oil & Gas

About us

Our clients in these built environment sectors need real estate strategies not only at the project level, but also at the corporate portfolio and organizational levels.

The role will require financial modelling and management consulting experience in real estate and infrastructure.

The right candidate will be based in the KSA but will be required to work across the broader Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Assist on delivering client assignments; key tasks include stakeholder management, prepare client presentations, work products and deliverables.
• Undertake real estate market study across asset classes such as residential, office, retail, industrial, hospitality etc.
• Interpret socio economic indicators and use them to form the current and future demand models by asset classes.
• Undertake demand supply assessments and develop future outlook based on KPIs such as rental rates, sales prices, occupancy and absorption.
• Undertake real estate benchmarking by asset classes based on market research and analysis.
• Create development programs including proposed development areas (GFAs), project components and phasing.
• Suggest real estate mix, component specifications and phasing plans for proposed real estate segments.
• Able to create development briefs to drive spatial optioneering and real estate strategies in masterplans.
• Provide real estate input into feasibility studies, business plans and capital investment plans to support strategic decision-making.
• Integrate sustainable and net zero strategies in projects in addition to addressing any environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures.
• Produce clear, succinct write-ups on the KSA and GCC markets to be included within corporate research reports and consultancy assignments.
• Work within both traditional and agile project environments with high degree of ambiguity and a track record of high-quality delivery.
• Leverage data and technology to provide innovative solutions to client's challenges.
• Stay abreast of industry regulations, economic indicators, and market dynamics to provide timely and relevant insights to clients.

• Assist service line leadership in identifying business development opportunities with current and potential clients.
• Prepare and submit technical and commercial proposals to win work and expand the service line.
• Identify opportunities for new and integrated services, bringing the best from our global business and technical domains to our clients in the Middle East and beyond.

• Contribute to positioning our consulting and strategic advisory services across the Middle East through thought leadership development and social media presence.
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to junior staff.
• Lead people-related initiatives including recruiting and retaining consulting professionals.
• Be a champion for ED&I initiatives.

• MBA is required.
• Relevant bachelor's degree, preferably in real estate, finance, engineering, economics or business is required.
• Relevant experience: 5+ years.
• A combination of experience in strategy and management consulting for built environment, programme and portfolio management, market research, and real estate.
• Strong industry/competency background and hands on experience in real estate and infrastructure advisory.
• In-depth knowledge of local and regional real estate markets, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office and report writing skills in MS Word.
• Excellent understanding of MS Excel, financial modelling, and analytical skills, with proficiency in real estate valuation techniques.
• Exposure to Power BI and project reporting tools is preferable.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to deliver insightful practical solutions.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; capable of presenting detailed subject matter to a variety of stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to interact with regulatory agencies, stakeholders and clients while developing effective teamwork relationships.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic is preferred.
• Willing to travel.

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