Assistant Manager / Manager, Real Estate Occupier Consultant, Infrastructure & Real Estate

DELOITTE LLP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London is seeking a property professional to join their Occupiers and Capital Projects team. This role involves advising public and private sector clients on diverse real estate projects, with a strong emphasis on analytical skills and client relationship management. The position offers a hybrid working environment and encourages professional growth through diverse responsibilities and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Coaching support for returners

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate and/or infrastructure sectors or equivalent experience in UK Military.
• Strong capability in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Work on public and private sector assignments in the UK and overseas.
• Prepare reports and presentations for client conversations.
• Develop and deliver project workstreams within real estate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Professional qualification (CEng, MRICS, ACA, CIMA)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

This is your opportunity to join Deloitte Real Estate Advisory, blending consulting, finance, construction, digital and property skills to address complex real estate and infrastructure challenges. We are the go-to strategic advisor to a global network of corporate and public sector clients, using technology and industry insights to optimise real estate and infrastructure investments and operations and achieve sustainability goals. The team includes chartered surveyors, cost consultants, project managers, engineers, technology specialists and accountants.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. We help clients become leaders wherever they compete, by investing in outstanding people, building teams of future thinkers with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empowering them to reach for more. Our values guide every decision and action: lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact.

Connect to your opportunity

We are currently looking for a property professional to join our Occupiers and Capital Projects team. Working at the Assistant Manager/Manager level, you will advise on a wide range of projects for public and private sector clients who occupy and manage diverse real estate. This role offers the chance to develop business consulting skills and build on existing professional or industry expertise.

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide range of public and private sector assignments in the UK and overseas.
• Work effectively in diverse, inclusive teams where contributions are recognised.
• Undertake detailed financial and commercial analysis to solve complex problems.
• Prepare reports and presentations to support client conversations.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels of the client organisation, up to Board level.
• Develop and deliver project workstreams within real estate, facilities management and capital programmes as part of a cross-Deloitte team.

Examples of projects you could work on include:

• Identify a new head office location using data analysis, define requirements and stand up the programme to relocate and deliver to 2000+ staff.
• Advise the public sector on policy changes and support implementation.
• Support a real estate portfolio cost reduction programme for a PE-owned global media company.
• Define Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management strategy for a high-profile facilities transformation for a FTSE 250 company.
• Design and establish a target operating model for a major organisation with a £2bn+ annual capital plan.
• Provide real estate input on cross-Deloitte projects to help government reduce carbon emissions.
• Prepare robust business cases for future changes to real estate investments, including cost-benefit analysis and service delivery models (range from £5m to £1bn+).
• Develop business cases and delivery strategies for major capital investments.
• Collaborate on a global cost reduction programme with cross-firm teams.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Experience in real estate and/or infrastructure sectors (or equivalent experience in UK Military or related government departments).
• Project management and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Ability to travel as required.

Desirable skills and experience

• Professional qualification (e.g., CEng, MRICS, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience with data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives in real estate and infrastructure.
• Experience in areas such as Corporate real estate functions, Facilities management operations, business case development, estates/real estate transformation and optimisation programmes.
• Willingness and eligibility to obtain UK security clearance (SC and/or DV level, if required).

Other context

Connect to your business - Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory

Our teams help clients navigate risks, process major transactions and deliver transformational change that future-proofs their business. Join us to make a positive difference.

Infrastructure and Real Estate

Our team supports public and private sector clients on complex infrastructure, real estate and capital projects, including urban regeneration, transport, energy and renewables, and occupier advisory to central government and large corporate clients.

Working arrangements and commitments

Hybrid working: You’ll be based in London or Manchester with hybrid working. You’ll collaborate in both virtual and physical spaces, including client sites as required. Deloitte supports flexible work arrangements; specific requirements depend on role and recruiter guidance.

Personal independence: We adhere to regulatory controls and independence constraints applicable to the firm. The recruitment team will provide details as you progress.

Return to work: We offer coaching and support for returners to refresh knowledge and skills after a career break of two years or more. If relevant, notify your recruiter when applying.

Our commitment to you

We aim to create an environment where you can experience purpose, freedom to be yourself, and the opportunity to go further. We nurture a culture of belonging, wellbeing, and empowerment to contribute meaningfully. Your expertise grows with world-class development and continuous learning, enabling you to lead at any level.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte offers direction in multiple paths. Apply now to begin a purposeful, impactful career and bring your true self to work.