Real-Estate Advisory Director in London - Warner Scott Recruitment Ltd

The role

You will lead the execution of real estate advisory mandates from start to finish. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the full deal cycle, including origination, structuring, negotiation, and completion. You will work closely with Partners but have autonomy to manage mandates, shape strategy, and deliver outcomes.

Alongside delivery, you will play a key role in developing the Real Estate Advisory team, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the growth and positioning of the practice. Business development is a core aspect - leveraging your network, identifying opportunities, and building long-term client relationships will be essential.

Key responsibilities

Leading debt and equity capital raising, refinancing, structured finance, and special situation mandates end-to-end
Taking full ownership of client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser
Structuring transactions and overseeing detailed financial modelling and analysis
Preparing and reviewing financing memoranda, investor, or lender materials
Driving transactions through to successful completion
Developing and mentoring junior team members to build a high-performing advisory team
Contributing to business development, practice growth, and market positioning
The ideal candidate

Real estate specialist with demonstrable experience of managing full transactions from origination to completion
Strong professional services experience, either current or previous, such as real estate advisory, corporate finance, capital markets, restructuring, or related advisory work
Not suited to candidates whose background is purely investment management without hands-on advisory and full deal execution experience
Commercially minded, confident in originating work, and credible with senior stakeholders
Excellent financial modelling skills and ability to communicate complex concepts clearly
The opportunity

This is a rare chance to take a Director-level role with real autonomy, influence over a growing practice, and a visible profile in the market. The firm supports leadership development, offers a flexible hybrid working model, and encourages proactive contribution to team growth and strategic direction.

A confidential discussion can be arranged for candidates ready to take ownership of mandates and drive the growth of a leading Real Estate Advisory platform.