Associate - Development Advisory in London

Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose, to have a positive impact on people’s lives. In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.

Why Work for Us:

We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion and race are all highly respected, but are less important to us than your ability to step up and change the game. We provide you with a place where you can do just that, with like-minded people. Collaboration is embedded in the way we work – our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and are ultimately responsible for our growth. Our distinctive Principal-led, privately-owned model puts us in the enviable position of being able to offer every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and inspires and allows anyone to become a Principal. This role carries voting rights, so our people have a very real say in the future direction and operation of our business. This means that we are able to attract, engage and retain the best talent from the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Working as part of this market leading team, you will principally take responsibility supporting Directors and Principals to deliver projects by:
• Undertaking viability and feasibility analysis and valuations across development and regeneration opportunities utilizing both Excel and software such as ARGUS developer.
• Transactional support to cover both the disposal and acquisition of residential and mixed use opportunities (including soft market testing/ preparation of sites for market/ drafting brochures).
• Raising your profile and that of the wider PLACE team with external and internal networking.
• Undertake professional advice in respect of development appraisals, strategic advice and marketing strategies to generate consultancy income.
• Advising Local Authorities, developers and landowners on affordable housing and S106 viability issues.
• Assisting in providing strategic advice on delivery structures including development agreements and joint ventures.
• Assisting with partner procurement processes on major residential-led and commercial mixed-use projects.
• Assisting in project managing portfolio consultancy work.
• Co-ordinating sub-consultants in the provision of technical survey and consultancy advice to support residential-led mixed-use projects.

Qualifications:

• Professional Qualification: MRICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor, with a degree in Real Estate, Property, Planning or a related discipline.
• Relevant Experience: Experience within a property consultancy, development advisory or real estate development environment.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of development appraisals, residual valuations, feasibility studies, development viability and financial modelling.
• Planning & Development Knowledge: Good understanding of the UK planning system, planning policy, Section 106 and development processes.
• Client & Commercial Skills: Proven ability to manage client relationships, deliver strategic development advice, prepare reports and identify business development opportunities.
• Leadership & Management: Experience managing multiple instructions, leading projects, mentoring junior colleagues and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Equal Opportunities:

At Avison Young, we’ve always put people at the heart of what we do. In the last few years, we’ve increased the diversity at our board, leadership and Principal levels. Avison Young stands out for our commitment to empowering women. In addition to increasing the number of women on our board and in our leadership ranks, our internal Women’s Network of more than 500 members come together for networking and learning, and advise the business on strategies for promoting access, opportunity and inclusion in our industry. Our global DEI steering committee shapes our strategy to continue to increase industry access for underrepresented groups and accelerating initiatives led by our employee resource groups, including our Women’s Network, Black Professionals and LGBTQ+ groups. In addition to leading global initiatives, the steering committee’s work examines our policies and practices, creating accountability for results and communicating progress to our executive leadership, our clients and our communities.

Our culture is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion, and well-being. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that empowers all our employees to thrive, reflects all backgrounds and talents, allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging, and fosters a workplace that is supported, inclusive and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. This includes implementing deliberate strategies that advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. Some of our roles may be remote and some roles may be specific to our offices, but you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.