About the Role:

As part of the Lead Advisory & Restructuring team in PwC UK, this role is for an industry leader in Real Estate to co-lead the M&A competence, working alongside our large and diverse Real Estate Advisory practice and reporting directly to the Head of Real Estate Deals. 

Real Estate as a sector is a significant part of the UK Deals market, and accordingly the PwC UK Corporate Finance team requires a dedicated M&A expert, technical competency lead and specialist in the market in this sector. The role will require a strong proven track record of leading both sell-side and buy-side mandates, equity raises and public market activity in the UK Real Estate space.  

The individual must have a proven network across the industry and be seen as a leader in their field. They will have led numerous transactions across a variety of real estate sectors including, but not limited to, Hotels, Student, Housing, Life sciences and other operational real estate. 

For this role we require a well-versed leader with a track record of leading teams, developing talent, and operating as a member of a diverse leadership team. It is essential that the individual shares the PwC values. 

What your days will look like:

• Managing and leading complex M&A transactions and client engagements 

• Leading a team of real estate M&A professionals, providing technical oversight and regulatory compliance 

• Applying strong commercial awareness to successfully secure new M&A mandates for the firm 

• Overseeing the sales and targeting strategy for the team to deliver significant annual revenues from M&A and wider Deals advisory services  

• Raising the profile of the PwC UK Real Estate Lead Advisory & Restructuring team, including hosting, speaking and presenting at industry events and acting as a industry expert for the firm 

• Providing market insight and wider leadership support across our Corporate Finance practice as a senior leader in the business 

This role is for you if:

• Technically strong in all the technical aspects of M&A from inception to close, FCA authorised individual (or be willing to obtain FCA Authorised status- Regulatory requirement) ideally with background of the public takeover code.

• Strong interpersonal skills, providing leadership, coaching and effective at client communications  

• A good communicator and inspirational leader of people  

• Financial acumen with responsibility for delivering profitable engagements across the team 

• A proven track record of originating deals and managing a sales pipeline  

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.