LEAD CONSULTANT– Real Estate and Technical Advisory

Drees & Sommer España; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile working

Student mentoring

Professional network expansion

Modern workplace equipment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Drees & Sommer España is seeking a Lead Consultant focused on Real Estate and Technical Advisory in Madrid. You will lead a diverse portfolio of real estate and business transformation projects, acting as a trusted advisor to clients while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality consulting services.

You will own project workstreams, contribute to strategic initiatives, and support growth of our consulting services while collaborating with international colleagues across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Project Management, Economics or related field.
• Several years of experience in consulting, project management, real estate advisory, workplace consulting, business transformation, or related areas.
• Proven experience managing projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders in client-facing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations, reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish and English (C1 level).
• PMP, Prince2, Prosci, Agile, Change Management, or other relevant certifications are considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex real estate and technical advisory mandates for institutional investors, lenders, and clients.
• Provide senior-level technical expertise and commercial insight to support investment decisions and asset management strategies.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams and coordinate internal and external partners to deliver high-quality services.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants through knowledge sharing and guidance.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect project value.
• Build long-term client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Collaborate with European and international colleagues to leverage cross-border expertise.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Client-facing experience

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Project Management, Economics

Job description

Company Description

Creating a future worth living for future generations gets us out of bed every morning. Depending on the project, we are consultants, implementers, or both for sustainable, innovative and economical solutions for real estate, industry, energy and infrastructure. Our more than 6,500 employees at over 80 locations worldwide support our customers in interdisciplinary teams. Our thinking is both visionary and realistic. We work independently and as part of a team. With passion and the latest technologies. We unite. Join us at Dreso and let’s create a world we want to live in.

Job Description

Are you passionate about consulting, project delivery, and working closely with clients to solve complex challenges? We are looking for a Lead Consultant focused on Real Estate and Technical Advisory to join our team in Madrid.

In this role, you will support and lead a diverse range of real estate and business transformation projects, acting as a trusted advisor to clients while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of project workstreams, contribute to strategic initiatives, and support the continued growth of our consulting services.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical advisory mandates including Property Condition Assessments/Technical Due Diligences, Construction Monitoring, Development Monitoring, and Asset Review services for institutional investors, lenders, and major real estate as well as industrial clients.
• Provide senior-level technical expertise and commercial insight to support investment decisions, project financing, asset acquisitions, and portfolio management strategies.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams, coordinating internal specialists and external partners to deliver high-quality consulting services aligned with client objectives and industry standards.
• Support and develop (junior) consultants through knowledge sharing, coaching, and day-to-day guidance and make the team grow
• Identify, evaluate, and communicate technical, financial, regulatory, and ESG-related risks, developing mitigation strategies that protect project value and stakeholder interests.
• Build and develop long-term client relationships, support business development initiatives, and contribute to the growth and positioning of the consultancy as a trusted market advisor.
• Become an integral part of our European consulting team with strong collaboration and exchange with your international colleagues and peers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Project Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in consulting, project management, real estate advisory, workplace consulting, business transformation, or related areas.
• Proven experience managing projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders in client-facing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations, reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish and English (C1 level).
• PMP, Prince2, Prosci, Agile, Change Management, or other relevant certifications are considered an advantage.

Additional Information

• To ensure your work-life balance, we offer the option of mobile working
• We promote your professional and personal development through individually tailored student mentoring
• Make valuable contacts within Drees & Sommer and expand your professional network
• Modern workplace and equipment; Teams meetings and participation in corporate workshops
• Receive compensation that gives you financial independence during your studies