Consultant / Senior Consultant – Real Estate Advisory
Turner & Townsend is looking for 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 strategically rethink how their buildings are used, providing cutting‑edge analysis, developing robust business cases and unlocking critical funding opportunities.
Our team works nationwide across the health, education, defence, local government, central government and commercial sectors, helping senior leaders and strategic teams unlock the full potential of their real estate assets.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate closely with clients to understand their requirements and develop tailored real estate solutions.
* Conduct in‑depth research and analysis (e.g., feasibility studies) to support business cases and estate solutions.
* Provide expert advice on the latest real estate and sector industry trends.
* Guide multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high‑quality solutions on time and to budget.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, identifying new opportunities and preparing compelling proposals.
Skills
* Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, able to convey complex information to diverse stakeholders.
* Proactive, dynamic, collaborative self‑starter.
* Confidence and credibility in a client‑facing environment.
* Persuasive and influential, unafraid to challenge and debate key decisions.
* Flexibility and adaptability to changing project requirements.
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
* Ability to manage objectives and resources to meet commercial requirements.
Qualifications
* In‑depth knowledge of the UK real estate industry.
* 2‑5 years’ experience in a consultancy and/or client‑side environment.
* Proven experience authoring strategic documentation including business cases and/or estate strategies for real estate change and investment.
* Knowledge of the HM Treasury Green Book 5‑Case Model.
* Knowledge and track record within at least one of the following industries – defence, local government, central government, healthcare, education or commercial, including relevant legislation, policies and procurement.
* Effective communicator who listens and understands client needs.
* Desirable: Relevant industry qualification or degree in real estate, construction management, surveying or similar.
* Desirable: Security clearance (SC) or willingness to attain clearance.
* Desirable: Demonstrable leadership abilities and experience managing teams and delivering projects on time and within budget.
* Desirable: Financial literacy, including ability to conduct financial analysis and appraise investment options.
* Desirable: Proficiency in tools such as Excel and Power BI for data analysis.
* Desirable: Understanding of benefits management.
Must be flexible to travel as and when required and be able to work across a range of sectors. Turner & Townsend has a hybrid working policy.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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