Senior Consultant

ABOUT WATG

WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, almost 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.

We were founded in Honolulu in 1945, and the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.  

WATG is hiring a Senior Consultant for our office in Singapore.

ROLE

The Senior Consultant for APAC will be an experienced member of the Advisory team, working with a wide range of clients to evaluate the market and economic feasibility of hotels, mixed-use resorts, and leisure destinations around the world. The ideal candidate will be highly numerate and comfortable with quantitative data and analysis. The Senior Consultant is responsible for the delivery of assignments, guiding junior staff, and liaising directly with clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaboratively plans and performs market research and data collection


• Designs and supports engaging workshops with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders


• Analyzes qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources to determine impact on the client’s development opportunity


• Uses interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration to ground all ideas in research insights


• Manages day-to-day operations for projects, including staffing, fee tracking and forecasting, and client meetings


• Guides Analysts and other team members on projects and shares experience, encourages original thinking, and helps ensure alignment throughout the project


• Possesses a broad understanding of geography, economics, and global affairs


• Writes comprehensive and expert reports for various stakeholders


• Produces financial modelling to appraise hotel and mixed-use developments


• Coordinates project administration and internal corporate support


• Works closely with the Advisory Studio Director and team to ensure project success


• Attends key conferences to network and explore new relationships and business opportunities


• Helps strengthen and grow existing client relationships

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in real estate, economics, tourism, or related field


• 10+ years of relevant professional experience


• A background in real estate/hotel development and/or consulting


• Strong organizational and analytical skills required


• Ability to work in a team environment under pressure


• Critical and creative thinker


• Clear communicator and presenter of ideas, findings and/or point of view


• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously


• Highly numerate and competent with Microsoft Excel spreadsheet modelling


• Well-travelled with a broad understanding of geography, economics and global affairs


• Organizational skills are essential and good coordination of project administration and internal corporate support


• A passion for leisure and tourism, and a solid understanding of the hospitality sector

*Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio to be considered for this position.

WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer