We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hands on Manager into our Strategy and Consultancy service line, based in Jeddah.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and coach junior staff members in the team.
- Review the work undertaken by junior staff members to ensure that quality of output is maintained.
- Undertake research for the identified services and provide meaningful market driven advice with full responsibility for the project deliverables.
- Undertake feasibility and highest and best use studies, assess risk and financial feasibility.
- Liaise with sub consultants and other professionals where required to deliver results.
- Communicate fully with all stakeholders and colleagues to ensure the delivery of tasks are managed in an efficient and professional manner.
- Link and interface with other internal departments to coordinate inputs for reports. Cross sell opportunities into regional and global teams.
- Refer business leads or other potential fee earning opportunities into other parts of the regional and global business.
- Contribute to business development including proposal writing and attending network events.
- Build and maintain goodwill, confidentiality, and trust with prospective and existing clients at all times in order to foster the professional image of the Partnership
- Provide high quality, user-friendly and value for money service.
- Keep abreast of key trends and developments in real estate regionally and globally in order to provide an informed opinion.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in property development or consultancy with prior experience working in the Middle East.
- An understanding and appreciation of Middle East macro-economics and drivers of development strategies and real estate sector growth.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong team player with the ability to build relationships.
- Clear and logical thinker with well-developed report writing and financial modelling skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Ability to work flexible schedules to ensure successful and timely delivery of projects.
- Understanding of regional business culture and regulations.
- The ability to understand and make use of computers and information technology (KF Internal Systems).
- Certifications and Licenses: MRICS desired but not essential.
- Software: Microsoft Office programs to an advanced level.
- Language skills: Fluency in English, written and verbal. Fluency in Arabic is advantageous.
- Travel: Flexible attitude towards travelling.
