Savills Middle East has appointed Sunil Parmar to lead its Building Surveying services across the region within the Building and Project Consultancy (BPC) service line. This strategic appointment addresses the increasing demand for specialized technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle in the rapidly evolving Middle East markets.
The BPC division of Savills Middle East recently celebrated its five-year milestone, during which it has successfully delivered solutions across all technical facets of property acquisition, development, ownership, occupation, and disposal.
The Building Surveying team at Savills has through the years built extensive expertise in technical appraisals of commercial and residential developments. In his new role leading the growing team, Sunil will focus on advising clients on major capital investment projects, property transactions, asset optimisation, and landlord-tenant relationships. By adopting a comprehensive asset life cycle management approach, he will equip clients with the insights needed to make informed, value-driven decisions at every stage of the project life cycle.
Sunil brings over 25 years of expertise as a Chartered Building Surveyor, specialising in building surveying, construction consultancy, project management, and asset management. Having spent the past seven years in the Middle East, including significant time in Saudi Arabia, Sunil’s regional experience positions him to address the unique challenges and opportunities of the market effectively.
Sunil has a proven track record of delivering high-level strategic advice to central and local governments, government entities, and Royal families. His expertise also spans diverse geographies, including the UK, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, demonstrating his ability to adapt to different legal systems, cultures, and built environments. Most recently, Sunil was seconded to an integrated property management company in Saudi Arabia, overseeing a portfolio of assets valued at approximately SAR 23 billion. In this capacity, he delivered CapEx and tenant fit-out projects across six major assets in Riyadh, playing a key role in redesigning the tenant fit-out management strategy and creating comprehensive tenant fit-out guidelines.
Speaking on his appointment, Sunil Parmar said, “I am excited to join a global, multi-disciplinary real estate firm and contribute to its growth throughout the region by offering comprehensive building surveying services to existing clients and generating new business. My focus will be on delivering tailored advice to maximise asset value and enhance performance across its life cycle, whilst providing clients with the most cost-effective solutions. With significant ongoing investment into real estate portfolios in the region, I look forward to working on innovative and unique projects in the dynamic markets of UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt”.
Simon Denham, Head of Building and Project Consulting and Transactional Services at Savills Middle East, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Sunil to Savills as we continue to strengthen our service line across the region. His extensive experience in building surveying and asset management, combined with his strategic approach to addressing client needs, will significantly enhance our ability to deliver value-driven solutions. Sunil’s leadership will play a vital role as we respond to the evolving demands of the real estate market and work towards achieving our clients’ goals”.
This appointment reflects Savills' ongoing dedication to adapting to the region's evolving real estate market and providing innovative, client-centric solutions.