Associate Director or Director – Development Consultancy

Overview

As a senior Development Consultancy professional, you will advise clients independently and help shape the growth of the Development Consultancy and Valuation Advisory team. You will lead projects, support public sector clients, and manage relationships with lenders and developers. The role blends client advisory work with business development to expand the practice and strengthen market positioning. You will work with cross-functional stakeholders to influence strategy and drive revenue growth. This is an opportunity to impact the direction of the service line at a growing, collaborative real estate consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead Development Consultancy projects and provide advisory guidance to clients
• Support public sector clients across individual projects and property portfolios
• Advise lenders and developers on development-related matters
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Identify opportunities and convert them into revenue
• Contribute to growth and market positioning of the team
• Maintain direct client exposure and take ownership of projects
• Represent the consultancy in the market and contribute to winning new work

Key requirements

• Strong working knowledge of Development Consultancy
• Strong working knowledge of the public sector property market
• Ability to lead projects and advise clients with limited oversight
• Experience working with lenders, developers and public sector organisations
• Established network of relevant lender and developer relationships
• Credibility to develop senior client relationships and represent the consultancy
• Ability to identify opportunities and contribute to revenue growth
• Background in a real estate consultancy (preferred)
• Strong market reputation or existing client following (valued)

• Client relationship management
• Business development
• Strategic thinking
• Development Consultancy knowledge
• Public sector property market experience
• Lender and developer engagement

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