Real Estate Graduate - Valuation Assurance & Professional Advisory (VAPA) 2027 - Manchester

What does this team do?

This is your opportunity to join a team that blends consulting, finance, construction, digital and property skills to address the most complex challenges in real estate and infrastructure.

Our Valuations Assurance & Professional Advisory team is part of Strategy, Risk and Transaction-Advisory. From assessing the value of a property to understanding the economic viability of new developments, our team of valuation surveyors support with the smooth running of the UK’s real estate market. We carry out valuations on assets and liabilities, organise their sale or rent and advise on investment, development and management.

We use our understanding and expertise of the market to do this, ensuring we can offer clients the best possible advice. We work across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial and rural properties, as well as plant machinery, businesses, arts and antiques, livestock, crops and intangible assets (e.g. music). We are a unique valuation practice in the market, blending the core services and skills associated with the valuation profession with the strategic insight and perspectives of Deloitte.

What skills and academic qualifications do I need?

• We would also like you to be studying towards a fully accredited RICS degree, with a predicted grade of 2.1 or higher, as we want to ensure you have a passion for Real Estate and Valuation.
• Your studies would need to be completed by Autumn 2027.
• We have identified 10 core skills that are essential to all our roles in Early Careers. To learn more about these skills and their detailed descriptions, please visit the 'Discover What We Look For' section in our Candidate Zone.

What kind of work will I do?

You will be part of our team advising on a wide range of projects for both our public and private sector clients, who occupy, invest in and lend to a vast array of real estate. Working here will give you the chance to develop your professional or industry expertise.

Key aspects will include:

• Providing valuation assurance services across both Deloitte’s internal network and direct to clients in the UK and overseas and all Real Estate sectors;
• Providing your expertise to Deloitte’s Audit teams within the UK and across the Global Network for all Real Estate sectors;
• Providing opinions of value for Financial Statements, Strategic Asset Management and Purchase Price Allocation across all Real Estate sectors;
• Supporting both direct real estate and also broader M&A transactions through Real Estate Due Diligence;
• Identifying new trends and supporting the development of innovative valuation related solutions across the spectrum of Real Estate sectors;
• Learning and liaising with colleagues from different professional disciplines to deliver the most informed solutions for our clients; and
• Contributing to continued development of Deloitte’s market profile.

Where will I work?

At Deloitte we recognise how important face-to-face interaction is for your development in a new role. We also understand that our people need flexibility, which is why we operate a hybrid system, with a combination of office and home working. If you’re in a client-facing role, you might be expected to attend client sites on certain days, while your meetings will be a mix of online and in-person events. Please note your final assessment and induction will also be in-person, to give you the opportunity to network and build relationships.

All our work spaces are accessible, however, if you require further flexibility due to a health condition or caring responsibilities, please discuss this with our team. You can find further information on our parent and carer policies here.

How will I develop?

We are committed to an ongoing process of learning and development throughout your entire career at Deloitte. Upon completion of your RICS-accredited degree, you will join our structured Graduate Development Programme, where you will receive comprehensive training, mentoring and coaching to support your professional growth. We are committed to helping you achieve RICS Chartered Membership and will provide the guidance, experience and support needed to progress through the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) process.

You will be encouraged to make the most of the Deloitte learning and development courses which is an extensive offer that is tailored to each stage of your development.

You will also be supported by the team to develop a wide range of skills and experience as well as developing a specialism if preferred. Your development is how we grow as a team so we are committed to your learning.

How we work at Deloitte

Your offer will be for the business area you applied to and, where applicable, a specific team. While this is the area you will initially join, Deloitte is a large and agile organisation that continues to evolve in line with the market and our clients’ needs. One of our strengths is using the skills of our people where they are needed most to help respond to client demand or support our colleagues, to solve complex business problems and support organisations to thrive.

This means that, as your career progresses, there may be occasions when we ask you to move to a different team or business area.

Any decision regarding a move to a different team or business area would be managed in a way that continues to support the requirements of your apprenticeship or professional qualification, including relevant training commitments, learning objectives and programme obligations.

We believe in being transparent about this from the very start of your journey with us. It is part of how a firm of our scale operates and reflects our commitment to making the best use of our people’s skills and potential throughout their careers with us.

Additional support and benefits information

• We’re a collaborative, inclusive firm and we want to help you to use your unique talents and perspectives in the workplace.
• From diversity networks to wellbeing and much more, we aim to support and reward you in the best way possible.
• You can learn more about the full recruitment process here.
• Do you have accessibility requirements or need reasonable adjustments for the interview or assessment process? Find out how we can help.
• Learn more about our values, culture and purpose as a firm.
• Want to hear from some of our people to inspire your future career? Check out our Life at Deloitte page.
• At Deloitte we value diversity, and we’re committed to ensuring that our people thrive through a wide range of initiatives and diversity networks. Discover more about inclusion and wellbeing.
• We value our people and recognise their hard work. Learn about the rewards and benefits available at Deloitte.

Application deadlines

Application deadlines: There is no deadline for this role, but we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible as the role will close once we have received enough applications.

Assessment deadlines: Once you’ve applied to this role, you’ll receive an email from our recruitment team outlining next steps and the relevant deadlines for you to complete the following stages of our process.

We operate a strict one application per year policy across our Early Careers opportunities. We recommend only submitting an application for a role that you feel is right for you.

Visa Sponsorship:

Please note that the salary for this role does not meet the minimum threshold required under the Immigration Rules for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and therefore we’re unable to progress applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship.

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How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.