Director, Digital & Technology, Infrastructure & Real Estate

Basic information Location London Business Line Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory Date published 01-Jul-2024 Req # 14740 Job description Connect to your IndustryThis 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.Connect to your career at Deloitte      Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunity The role is for a digital advisory leader with experience in the UK real estate and public infrastructure market, and who is comfortable selling and delivering large consulting engagements while managing complex client relationships. You will originate sales and lead dynamic and highly skilled teams to deliver work in: Transforming the digital and data capabilities in real estate organisations with technology-lead operating models and ecosystems to accelerate time to value.​Advising on real estate technology and BI platform modernisation, commercial and operating models, solution procurement, and deployment strategies that assure successful management of risk and returns.​ Enabling clients to better leverage their real estate and supply-chain data by providing data governance, maturity assessment, reporting, standardisation and automation strategies for enhanced business intelligence.Alongside delivering the above offerings, our Directors generate and maintain a pipeline of business in the advisory areas they are responsible for. We are looking for someone who has experience as a trusted advisor in digital transformation of real estate, who builds relationships with clients at executive and senior management levels. This requires excellent communication and the ability to summarise complex situations and business challenges into clear and actionable advice.Examples of projects we would expect you to lead include:Work with a major real estate client to evaluate their existing digital capabilities, assess their ability to leverage these to meet business objectives and support future business growth, and develop a plan to fill capability gaps identified.Provide strategic advice on technology-centred operating model design for a major real estate owners or investors to ensure consistent, accountable structures are in place that maximise value.Define and validate use cases, develop business requirements and operational transition plans for a new real estate process or solution.Provide a large real estate operator with assessment of its real estate solutions and capital projects technology. Supporting IT procurement with independent business case and vendor assessments.Provide project assurance to a large public sector agency to qualify, measure and optimise the value generated from the implementation of new operations platforms or vendor services.Manage the turn-around of underperforming or complex technology transformation activities and investment to enable client to meet cost/time/performance objectives.Many of our engagements involve collaboration across Deloitte teams both in the UK and overseas to deliver multi-disciplinary solutions.We take personal development seriously, offering a comprehensive range of learning and development opportunities within a stretching yet highly supportive environment. Our appraisal process is structured, transparent and interactive so you will receive continuous training and ongoing supportive feedback to achieve the goals that you set yourself. You will be part of an environment where excellent client service, creativity, hard work and ambition are rewarded.Connect to your skills and professional experienceTo qualify for the role, you should have:Related real estate industry experience with major professional services organisations;Ability to build effective and sustained client relationships;Proven ability to develop and manage a pipeline of advisory sales opportunities;Hands-on experience leading the delivery of advisory services to real estate clients in public and private sectors:Knowledge of the business drivers, risks and opportunities in digital transformation and technology modernisation for real estate owners, investors, and operators;Familiarity with latest real estate technology trends such as AI/automation, IOT, BIM, and digital twin;Strong commercial acumen and market awareness;Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to present complex subjects in an engaging and simple manner;Confidence and proactivity; andAbility to travel if requiredConnect to your business - Strategy, Risk & Transactions AdvisoryIn 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.  Infrastructure and Real EstateOur 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.Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues Get to know some of our team through our People Series, available through our blog page. Our hybrid working policyYou’ll be based in London with hybrid working.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. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Connect to your return to work opportunity 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. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.Our commitment to you 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. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers