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Director – Global Residential Development Consultancy (GRDC)
Role Overview
Savills is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Director for a senior leadership position within its Global Residential Development Consultancy (GRDC), a market leader in the branded residential sector.
The GRDC team operates under the Global Residential Development (GRD) department, consisting of two core divisions:
- Consultancy
- Sales & Marketing
These teams collaborate to deliver seamless, end-to-end client services—from project conception to successful commercialisation.
Based at Savills’ London headquarters, with satellite operations in Dubai, the team has a global remit, spanning regions from the Caribbean to Japan. The six core service lines they provide include:
- Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership
- Development Consultancy & Feasibility
- Brand Premium Studies
- Brand / Operator Search, Selection & Contract Negotiation
- Operational Advisory
- Capital Markets
The Director will lead and expand a diverse range of consultancy services across all core areas, including development consultancy, feasibility, operational advisory, and brand strategy. While experience in brand/operator selection is valuable, the role has a wider strategic advisory focus, not limited to a single service line. Business development will be a global responsibility, helping drive the team’s strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive global business development, originating and securing new mandates across multiple markets
- Manage senior stakeholder relationships with developers, hotel operators, and ultra-high-net-worth clients
- Deliver integrated client solutions in collaboration with internal and external partners
- Advise clients across the full project lifecycle—from concept to commercialisation
- Oversee project delivery, including resource allocation and team management
- Support financial performance, including P&L oversight
- Lead strategic growth and positioning via recruitment, organic expansion, and succession planning
- Provide career development support for team members through training, coaching, and mentoring
- Undertake regular international travel for client engagement and industry events
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Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential Requirements
- Strong track record in the branded residential sector, with expertise in branded residential agreements and operations
- Background with a hospitality operator, or a top-tier consultancy/valuation firm specialising in residential or hotel advisory (or a combination)
- Proven ability to generate business and drive revenue growth
- Commercially astute, with solid financial/analytical capability (including financial modelling)
- Experience in people development, fostering personal and professional growth
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office & Argus Developer
- Excellent communication skills, delivering clear, concise outputs
- Experience working in a foreign country, or familiarity with international projects
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure
- London-based (or willing to relocate)
Personal Profile
- Strategic and lateral thinker with a focus on continuous improvement
- Strong business acumen and a results-driven mindset
- Highly organised, with outstanding time management and prioritisation skills
- Self-motivated, driven, and committed to high standards and detail
- Confident communicator with influence and inspirational abilities (presentations, public speaking)
- Collaborative team player who supports and develops others via delegation and mentorship
- Enjoys travel and cultural discovery
- Positive attitude and a good sense of humour
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Benefits
| Benefit | Notes |
|---|---|
| Career & Professional Development | Opportunities for growth |
| 25–30 Days Annual Leave | Depending on grade |
| Life Assurance | Provided |
| Private Medical Scheme | Available |
| Virtual GP | Access to telehealth services |
| Global Mobility Scheme | Support for international relocation |
| Rewards Platform | Recognition and incentives |
| Company Pension Scheme | Long-term benefits |
| Enhanced Annual Leave | Additional leave increments |
Learn more about Savills’ benefits at careers.savills.com
Recruitment & Contract Notes
Savills only pays agency fees if: ✔ There is a pre-existing agreement with the agency. ✔ The agency was initiated by a recruitment team member.
Unsolicited CVs are not accepted unless via Savills’ careers portal. Submissions in violation will not incur agency fees. Savills retains full discretion over recruitment processes.
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