Management consulting

Most frequently, clients are large, private-sector, multi-location businesses with complex property needs – such as whether to relocate or how a site can be developed – on which they need advice. Property professionals in this sector provide their clients with the analysis and figures they require to achieve the best solution. Management consulting relies upon a range of interpersonal and mathematical skills, and is less dependent upon technical grounding than other property sectors and disciplines.

What do graduates working in property management consulting do?

Most management consultants begin their careers in an analyst role, such as financial analysis or data collection. Specialisation comes later in your career, and can include areas such as location analysis, portfolio planning and workplace strategy. This sector emphasises practical skill, and allows those with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to work with a range of clients and specialist colleagues.

Who would property management consulting suit?

Management consulting is ideal for those who love travel and appreciate variety in clients, tasks and roles. You may also have the opportunity for a secondment with a client. Good research and analytical skills are essential, as is a commercial understanding of each client’s specific goals. Because you will be working with a constantly changing list of clients, highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills are a must.

Essential skills for graduates planning to work in property management consulting

• a love of travelling
• the ability to analyse complex data and report on it
• the ability to cope with regular changes in clients and tasks