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Consultant – Strategic Property Advisory

UK, Local designated Vercity office

The Strategic Property Advisory (SPA) team helps clients solve complex real estate and portfolio challenges and unlock value from their assets. Our work spans strategy development, operating model design, portfolio rationalisation, asset repositioning and investment planning across public and private sector clients.

We combine property expertise with management consulting skills, working collaboratively with clients to turn data and insight into clear, practical strategies and delivery plans. Our work is varied, fast‑paced and highly client‑focused.

As a Consultant, you will manage day‑to‑day project workstreams, own key deliverables and play a hands‑on role in delivering high‑quality advice to clients. You will work closely with senior colleagues while building trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.

This is a delivery‑focused role with exposure to strategy, analysis, client engagement and business development.

Information

Location

UK, Local designated Vercity office

Reporting To

Head of Strategic Property Advisory

Hours

35

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Client Work

  • Manage project workstreams day to day, taking ownership of scope, outputs, quality and deadlines
  • Deliver high quality client outputs, such as strategies, business cases, delivery plans and recommendations
  • Apply quantitative and qualitative analysis to turn data into clear insights
  • Identify opportunities to improve performance, reduce costs, optimise portfolios or increase return on investment
  • Proactively identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies
  • Ensure clear reporting, information management and communication throughout projects

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders
  • Communicate confidently with a wide range of audiences, adapting style and approach as needed
  • Facilitate discussions and workshops to identify issues, test ideas and shape solutions
  • Develop a reputation as a reliable and proactive advisor

Value Creation & Problem Solving

  • Diagnose complex business and property challenges
  • Develop practical, evidence based solutions and recommendations
  • Think strategically while remaining focused on deliverable, real world outcomes
  • Actively look for ways to add value beyond the immediate brief

Business Development & Team Contribution

  • Support work winning activities, including bids, proposals and client presentations
  • Contribute to research, market analysis and the identification of new opportunities
  • Contribute to the growth of the service by identifying opportunities with existing clients and supporting the development of new service propositions
  • Work collaboratively across teams and contribute to continuous improvement

Governance, Quality & Professional Standards

  • Deliver work in line with Vercity management systems and governance requirements
  • Take accountability for the quality of your own work and assigned outputs
  • Support the development of team capability and the adoption of consistent ways of working

Given the evolving nature of the Strategic Property Advisory service, responsibilities and scope may adapt over time to meet emerging client and business needs.

This job description is intended to reflect, in outline, the responsibilities of the post-holder which may change over time with the Corporate and local business needs of Vercity and the particular PFI contract. It will therefore, be subject to periodic review.

Person Specification

Experience and Competencies

Essential

Experience in a consultancy or advisory environment (property, strategy, transformation, programme management or professional services)

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in authoring strategic reports and business cases
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver to time and quality requirements
  • Commercial awareness and confidence working with financial and non‑financial data
  • Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to develop clear, evidence‑based recommendations
  • A proactive, self‑starting approach with a strong sense of ownership
  • Comfortable working in a developing service environment, where priorities may evolve and ways of working are still being shaped

Please note, this role may require occasional travel to client sites across the UK

Key Skills

Desirable

  • Experience working with local authorities or public sector clients
    Knowledge of property, development appraisals, construction or asset management
  • Good presentational and communication skills
  • Strong intellect and desire to succeed, focused on delivery and success
  • Strong commercial edge but with a sensitivity to client needs and requirements
  • Highly effective and inclusive team member who can promote collaboration in a commercially optimal fashion

Qualifications and Knowledge

  • Strong Microsoft Office skills (PPT, Word & Excel)
  • Relevant qualification(s); a degree in management, strategy, real estate or business would be beneficial
  • Relevant professional qualification(s): a chartered member of the RICS or other professional bodies is desirable but not essential
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional and personal development ensuring up to date continuous knowledge of legislative and statutory changes

Vercity believes that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation and value for our clients and for our people. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, or social background.

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