Assistant Manager, Defence and Security - Real Estate and Infrastructure Consultant, Infrastruc[...] in Manchester

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.

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 both our public and private sector clients, who occupy and manage a vast array of real estate. Working here will give you the chance to develop your business consulting skills to build on your existing professional or industry expertise.

Examples of projects you could work on include:

• Supporting a client to identify a new head office location using data analysis, define the outline requirement and stand up the programme to relocate and deliver this new workplace to its 2000+ staff.
• Advising the public sector on a significant policy change and supporting them through its implementation.
• Supporting a real estate portfolio cost reduction programme for a PE-owned global media company.
• Defining the Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management strategy for the delivery of a high-profile facilities and workplace services transformation programme for a FTSE 250 company.
• Designing and establishing a new target operating model for one of the worlds largest organisations with a £2bn+ annual capital plan.
• Providing real estate expertise as part of a wider cross-Deloitte project to help government consider how to spend investment to reduce carbon emissions.
• Preparing robust business cases to seek approval for future changes to our clients real estate for a range of scale from £5m to £1bn+ supported by detailed cost and benefit analysis, including an in-depth analysis of potential service delivery models.
• Developing the business case and delivery strategy for a major capital investment programme.
• 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.

Key required skills and experience:

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

Desirable skills and experience:

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.