Savills is a global real estate services leader with more than 40,000 professionals operating across 70 countries. In Pakistan, Savills has been established since 2007 with offices in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, employing over 50 specialists. The firm provides a full range of services including strategic consultancy, valuations, project and facility management, and transactional services across residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, and industrial sectors.

The Strategic Consultancy team focuses on delivering in-depth market research, development advisory, and feasibility studies for both local and international clients. The team also contributes to global research projects within the wider Savills network, benefiting from the company’s international expertise, proprietary tools, and best-in-class methodologies — ensuring data-driven insights and strategic value for clients.

The role encompasses two key areas of responsibility:

1. Project Execution
• Conduct comprehensive market research using both primary and secondary sources to assess supply-demand dynamics, pricing trends, absorption rates, rental yields, competitor positioning, and upcoming developments across relevant asset classes (residential, office, retail, hospitality, and industrial).
• Design and manage primary research exercises, including surveys, structured interviews, and site visits, to gather first-hand market intelligence from developers, brokers, government bodies, and end-users.
• Perform in-depth financial and investment analyses, including:
• Development of detailed feasibility models incorporating revenue projections, phasing, cost estimates, and funding structures.
• Evaluation of project viability using valuation metrics such as DCF, IRR, NPV, payback period, and sensitivity analyses.
• Preparation of alternative development scenarios and pricing strategies to optimize client outcomes
• Synthesize research findings and financial outputs into clear, insight-driven deliverables, including feasibility reports, market studies, concept notes, and investor presentations, that communicate key takeaways, risks, and recommendations effectively.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary internal teams (valuation, project management, transactions, and global research units) to ensure cohesive and technically sound deliverables
• Engage directly with clients and key stakeholders, presenting findings, discussing assumptions, aligning on strategic objectives, and incorporating feedback into final outputs.
• Support business development initiatives by contributing to proposals, responding to RFPs, and identifying new advisory opportunities through ongoing market engagement.
2. Global Research Support
• Undertaking research assignments for reporting to Savills global publications.
• Managing and analysing real estate and economic data.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to assess market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and key performance indicators.
• Analyse development opportunities and prepare financial feasibility models to support client investment decisions.
• Develop comprehensive market reports, client presentations, and data decks.
• Collaborate closely with regional and global Savills teams to ensure timely and accurate project delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date market intelligence to support business development and advisory initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Real Estate, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 4–6 years of relevant experience, ideally in management consulting, financial advisory, investment banking, corporate finance or private equity.
• Professional Certifications (preferred but not mandatory): CFA, RICS, or ACCA.
• Prior experience in real estate advisory or feasibility studies is advantageous.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Strong grasp of corporate finance and valuation concepts (DCF, IRR, NPV, sensitivity and scenario analysis).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Working familiarity with Google Earth and data visualization tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• High level of initiative, adaptability, and teamwork.
• Willingness to travel for project and site assessments.

Additional Information

• Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience and skill set, benchmarked to industry standards.
• Location: Karachi Head Office (Lalazar), with travel to project sites as required.