Consultant - Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Advisory

Knight Frank; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Frank is seeking a Consultant in Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure to join their team in Riyadh. This role requires expertise in feasibility studies, financial analysis, and report writing. The ideal candidate has hotel experience and understands the dynamics of the Middle East hospitality sector. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to strategic advisory services for key clients in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area and MRICS qualification preferred.
• Strong skills in feasibility studies and hotel financial reviews.
• Excellent report writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with report writing, financial analysis, and proposal documents.
• Conduct primary research and source/update secondary data.
• Maintain/update internal databases.

Skills

Feasibility Studies

HMA (Hotel Management Agreement)

Hotel Financial Reviews

Hotel P&L Reviews

Asset Management

Report Writing

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area

MRICS qualification

Job description

Reference No 20461

Job Title: Consultant - Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure

Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Division: Commercial

Sub Division: Gulf Arab States

Department: Hospitality and Leisure - (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)

Location: Riyadh

About the Role

The Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure team is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking Consultant to be based in KSA. Knight Frank is a leading practitioner in global commercial real estate markets. The team provides strategic advisory services including Market and Financial Feasibility Studies, Highest and Best Use Studies, Operator Search & Selection Engagements, and Operational Assessments. The team primarily advises (semi) government entities, developers, and institutional investors.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Feasibility Studies, a good understanding of HMA (Hotel Management Agreement), Hotel Financial Reviews, hotel P&L Reviews, and Asset Management. Excellent report writing skills are essential. Hotel experience is preferred, especially experience as a Hotel Financial Controller.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area; MRICS qualification is advantageous.
• Assist with report writing, financial analysis, proposal documents, and maintaining/updating internal databases.
• Conduct primary research and source/update secondary data.

Additional Skills & Knowledge

Understanding of Middle East market dynamics and drivers of hospitality sector growth is preferred. The candidate should stay updated on key trends/developments in the regional hospitality sector and contribute to business development and networking activities.