Assistant Manager, Defence and Security - Real Estate and Infrastructure Consultant, Infrastructure & Real Estate

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Job description

Connect to your Industry

This is your opportunity to join the Deloitte Real Estate Advisory team, which blends consulting, finance, construction, digital and property skills to address the most complex challenges in real estate and infrastructure.

We are the go-to strategic advisor to a global network of corporate and public sector clients. We utilise the latest technology and industry insights to help clients optimise their real estate and infrastructure investments and operations and achieve sustainability goals.

As one of the largest and most respected integrated real estate advisory teams in the UK, the team includes chartered surveyors, cost consultants, project managers, engineers, technology specialists and accountants.

Connect to your career at Deloitte

Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.

What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.

Connect to your opportunity

We are currently looking for an Assistant Manager/Manager to join in our growing team advising on a wide range of real estate and infrastructure projects. Working here will give you the chance to develop your business consulting skills to build on your existing professional expertise.

We offer a comprehensive suite of learning and development opportunities to support you as your career progresses. For individuals joining the team without an existing Professional Qualification, we would welcome a discussion regarding how we might best support you in undertaking such a Qualification through use of our training and development policies.

As part of our team, you could work on:

• Developing the business case and delivery strategy for a major capital investment programme
• Working with corporate real estate teams on their data & management information strategies
• Advising the public sector on a significant policy change and supporting them through its implementation
• Undertaking a business review of a contractor or house builder on behalf of its lending banks
• Working with a cross-firm team on a global cost reduction programme

Within our team you will:

• Work on a wide range of public and private sector assignments in the UK and overseas
• Work effectively in diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people are recognised for their contribution
• Undertake detailed financial and commercial analysis to solve complex problems
• Prepare reports and presentations to support client conversations
• Engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the client organization right up to Board level
• Work effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.

Connect to your skills and professional experience

The calibre of the clients you will work with is exceptionally high. Some of our projects require the highest level of security clearance. All applicants must therefore be willing and eligible to apply and obtain UK security clearance to Security Check (SC) and/or Developed Vetting (DV) level, if not an existing clearance holder.

Key required skills:

• You're an analytical thinker and problem solver. You can collect and analyse complex data from appropriate sources to extract insights and develop informed recommendations that shape or support project objectives.
• You're a strong presenter with excellent report writing skills. You can deliver effective presentations and reports to convey clear messaging and insights to clients and stakeholders.
• You're a natural at building relationships. You build productive relationships and uses an appropriate communication style to positively influence clients, colleagues and stakeholders.

Key required experience:

• Experience in the real estate and/or infrastructure construction sectors OR relevant experienced gained in the UK Military or associated government departments.
• Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement experience will be of particular relevance.
• Professional qualification in a relevant area (eg ACA, CIMA, MICE, MRICS or equivalent) welcomed but not a pre-requisite for applying for this role focussed on the Defence and Security sectors.
• The ability to travel as required.

Connect to your business - Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory

In an ever-evolving world, there are no certainties in business. Our teams help clients to navigate risks, process major transactions and deliver transformational change that will future-proof their business. Join us to make a positive difference.

Infrastructure and Real Estate

Our Infrastructure and Real Estate team supports both public and private sector clients on complex infrastructure, real estate, and capital projects. Typical engagements include urban regeneration, transport, energy and renewables, and occupier advisory to central government and large corporate companies.

Personal independence

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Connect with your colleagues

Get to know some of our team through our People Series, available through our blog page .

Our hybrid working policy

You'll be based in London with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Connect to your return to work opportunity

Are you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break?

For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

Connect to your next step

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.

Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers

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