Senior Manager, Real Estate Advisory

About BDO

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.

About the Role

BDO's Real Estate Advisory team works with government and private sector clients across a range of sectors including residential development, social and affordable housing, Built to Rent (BTR), industrial, transport, health, as well as across other traditional asset classes.

We are currently looking for a Real Estate professional at Senior Manager level to join our growing team in Brisbane to deliver and advise on significant projects within the Real Estate and Infrastructure space.

You will have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of Real Estate and Infrastructure projects nationally, whilst gaining experience in property advisory engagements, valuations and transactions across a wide range of asset classes.

Key responsibilities will include

• Manage and/or work as part of the team responsible for the on-time and on-budget delivery of engagements

• Undertake business development activities including engaging with current and potential future clients

• Develop and implement engagement pursuit strategies, prepare proposals and manage tender processes

• Manage and coordinate third party sub-contractors

• Share awareness of the broader real estate market environment and industry trends across other divisions of the firm and our clients

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, project stakeholders, project partners and broader industry

About You

We're looking for applicants who have a broad range of different skillsets relating to Real Estate Advisory. If you do not meet all criteria listed below, but have solid experience in this space, we would love to see an application.

Your qualifications may include:

• Tertiary qualifications in either property economics or another real estate focused degree

• Certified Practising Valuer registration (desirable)

• Real Estate Licence (desirable)

Your skills and experience may include:

• Previous experience and/or exposure to general real estate advisory across government and/or the private sector

• Digital proficiency in commercial real estate platforms, such as Argus Estate Master, and financial modelling and analysis in Excel

• An understanding of real estate related technical competencies and ability to interpret technical reports

• Capability in delivering and advising on property valuations

• Property acquisition and disposal experience

• Ability to navigate current planning schemes, with an understanding of property fundamentals and industry participants

• Understanding and experience in dealing with property leases

• Strong collaboration skills gained from working across multi-disciplinary teams involved in the delivery of real estate projects

• Attention to detail and willingness to learn and develop within a growing team environment

• Well-developed report writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

Why BDO?
 

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).