Manager - Residential

Overview
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking Manager into our Residential Consultancy service line. We are looking for a candidate with proven experience within the residential sector, with demonstrable strengths in market research, feasibility studies, and pricing strategy; both as a project lead and as an individual contributor.

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

• Experience in sales and marketing strategy
• 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/pricing 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.

About the Company
Founded in 1896, the company has grown to become the world’s largest privately owned global property agency and consultancy. Headquartered in London with 388 offices, employing more than 16,000 people, spanning six continents, the company provides the highest standards of quality and integrity in global residential and commercial property advisory services.


The company provides integrated residential and commercial real estate transaction, consultancy, and management services with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Bahrain, Riyadh, Jeddah and Cairo. The MENA region also comprises the continent of Africa where there are boundless career opportunities via our network in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa.