Real-Estate Advisory Director

The roleYou will lead the execution of real estate advisory mandates from start to finish. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the full deal cycle, including origination, structuring, negotiation, and completion. You will work closely with Partners but have autonomy to manage mandates, shape strategy, and deliver outcomes.Alongside delivery, you will play a key role in developing the Real Estate Advisory team, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the growth and positioning of the practice. Business development is a core aspect - leveraging your network, identifying opportunities, and building long-term client relationships will be essential.Key responsibilitiesLeading debt and equity capital raising, refinancing, structured finance, and special situation mandates end-to-endTaking full ownership of client relationships and acting as a trusted adviserStructuring transactions and overseeing detailed financial modelling and analysisPreparing and reviewing financing memoranda, investor, or lender materialsDriving transactions through to successful completionDeveloping and mentoring junior team members to build a high-performing advisory teamContributing to business development, practice growth, and market positioningThe ideal candidateReal estate specialist with demonstrable experience of managing full transactions from origination to completionStrong professional services experience, either current or previous, such as real estate advisory, corporate finance, capital markets, restructuring, or related advisory workNot suited to candidates whose background is purely investment management without hands-on advisory and full deal execution experienceCommercially minded, confident in originating work, and credible with senior stakeholdersExcellent financial modelling skills and ability to communicate complex concepts clearlyThe opportunityThis is a rare chance to take a Director-level role with real autonomy, influence over a growing practice, and a visible profile in the market. The firm supports leadership development, offers a flexible hybrid working model, and encourages proactive contribution to team growth and strategic direction.A confidential discussion can be arranged for candidates ready to take ownership of mandates and drive the growth of a leading Real Estate Advisory platform.