Director, Real Estate Development

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Job description

Connect to your Industry

The Real Estate Development team is an integral part of our Infrastructure and Real Estate division where we support both public and private sector clients on complex infrastructure, real estate and capital projects. Typical engagements cover urban regeneration, transport, energy and renewables, and occupier advisory to central government and large corporate companies.

The Development team leads on strategic real estate development advice, procurement, financial viability, modelling, land assembly, portfolio strategies, organisation and delivery model advice, programme and development management. We work with landowners, developers, public bodies, private investors and funders across a wide spectrum of market leading real estate and infrastructure situations.

With the continued expansion of the business, we are looking for a senior Development practitioner that can be part of the leadership team as the business goes through its next exciting phase of growth. We are keen to speak to talented, ambitious individuals with significant market presence and experience of land and development work both in the public and private sector.

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 operate. 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

Your role within this high-performance and fast-paced team will be to lead projects for clients to achieve their strategic objectives through transformational development projects. The team is recognised as being one of the country's leading advisors on complex, large-scale, transformational development projects and has extensive experience advising significant public and private sector landowners, developers and housebuilders on major regeneration, transport and infrastructure-led development schemes. Our existing business operate across the UK and generates opportunities that will provide a platform for you to build on.

As a Director in Real Estate Development you will:

• Build and sustain senior level client relationships whilst identifying, leading and
  converting potential sales from both private and public sector clients
• Oversee the delivery of multi-work stream development programmes, which could involve leading engagements that combine expertise from across Deloitte
• Develop a sustainable market for future work in the sector that provides you with the business and personal case to advance to more senior leadership roles with the firm
• Lead a diverse range of complex real estate projects at any one time - both nationally and further afield, with potential for international travel
• Lead project negotiations and form development strategies
• Bring expertise in both private and public sector development, including deep knowledge of the real estate market, trends and the key players within it
• Develop thought leadership and raise our brand and industry profile creating external eminence for you and Deloitte
• Build relationships across the wider Deloitte business and develop cross-service line propositions
• Lead diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution
• Oversee and mentor a team of talented Assistant Directors, Senior Managers, Managers and Assistant Managers and be instrumental in shaping the team's culture by setting the right example as a senior team member

Connect to your skills and professional experience

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Ideally MRICS qualified with post-qualification experience in relevant roles
• Experience in land and real estate development strategy, funding and finance, transactions including development agreements, joint ventures and public procurements.
• Strong market presence and client base
• Strong negotiation skills
• Skilled in financial analysis, development management, multidisciplinary team working
• Strong leadership skills and team management skills
• Focus on risk management and quality outputs
• High attention to detail and highly organised
• Excellent people management skills and experience in building, developing and leading diverse teams, fostering an environment of learning, inclusion and support
• Experience of having led and coached junior team members
• Significant experience in managing senior client relationships and generating consistent sales revenue
• A thorough knowledge of emerging and global sector trends in the real estate industry, including the impact of AI
• Deep interest in innovation and a drive to build personal eminence in the industry

Connect to Our Purpose and Strategy

At Deloitte, we make an impact that matters for our clients, our people and society - this defines who we are and what we stand for. Our purpose provides the foundation for our strategy and our aspiration to be the undisputed leader in professional services: this is not about size, it's about being the first choice. The first choice for the largest and most influential clients, and the first choice for the best talent.

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.

Our hybrid working policy

You'll be based in our London, Birmingham or Manchester office with opportunities for 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 day to day requirements of clients and the immediate team, you'll mainly work in your local office as well as virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll work face to face with our team in the office, 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.