Consultant / Senior Consultant – Real Estate Advisory

Turner & Townsend; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Consultant or Senior Consultant in the Real Estate Advisory team. You will engage with clients to strategize the use of their real estate assets, conducting advanced analyses and developing business cases. This role demands quick thinking and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions across various sectors. The company fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging flexibility and innovation. If you are passionate about real estate and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Inclusive work environment

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in consultancy or client-side roles.
• Deep knowledge of the UK Real Estate industry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored real estate solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies to support business cases.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Client-Facing Communication

Time Management

Education

Degree in Real Estate

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Power BI

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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and resourceful Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our dynamic and growing Real Estate Advisory team. In this role, you will help clients think strategically about how their buildings could be used to transform the way they work. This involves engaging with key decision-makers to understand their strategy and vision; using data for advanced analysis of real estate portfolios; and developing business cases to unlock funding opportunities. The role requires quick thinking, complex problem-solving, and excellent attention to detail. Each project is unique, reflecting the diverse requirements, challenges, and goals of our clients.

Our Real Estate Advisory team operates nationwide across sectors including health, education, defence, government, and commercial. We collaborate with senior leaders to unlock the potential of real estate assets, develop strategic visions, and turn challenges into opportunities for growth and resilience. Our services include Estate Strategies, Business Cases, Asset Management, and Workplace Consulting, with team members encouraged to work across sectors for a comprehensive understanding of our work.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and develop tailored real estate solutions.
2. Conduct thorough research and analysis, such as feasibility studies, to support business cases and estate solutions.
3. Provide expert advice on current real estate and sector industry trends.
4. Lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
5. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, identify new opportunities, and prepare proposals.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; able to communicate complex information effectively.
• Proactive, dynamic, and collaborative approach.
• Confident in client-facing situations.
• Persuasive, influential, and willing to challenge ideas constructively.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing project needs.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the UK Real Estate industry.
• 2-5 years of experience in consultancy or client-side roles.
• Experience in creating strategic documents like Business Cases and Estate Strategies.
• Understanding of the HM Treasury Green Book 5-Case Model.
• Experience within at least one industry sector such as Defence, Local or Central Government, Healthcare, Education, or Commercial, including relevant legislation and policies.
• Effective communication skills to understand and address client needs.
• Desirable: relevant qualifications or degrees in Real Estate, Construction Management, or similar.
• Desirable: Security Clearance (SC) or willingness to obtain it.
• Desirable: Leadership experience and project management skills.
• Desirable: Financial literacy and proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI.
• Understanding of benefits management is a plus.

Flexibility to travel and work across sectors is required. Turner & Townsend supports hybrid working arrangements.

Additional Information

We promote a healthy, inclusive, and flexible work environment that supports work-life balance. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

Learn more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com.

Note: SOX control responsibilities may apply. Candidates must not pay fees during our recruitment process. Unsolicited CVs are property of Turner & Townsend and require a formal agreement for agency submissions.