Real Estate M&A Managing Director

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.

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

• 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

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.