Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, other locations cannot be considered.

Aviva Investors - Real Estate - Development Associate 

This is a great job for someone who has some knowledge in the development sector showcasing relevant project experience.  This role would ideally suit a Graduate, looking for their second role.

A bit about the job:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support the Head of Development and Development Directors in shaping, executing, and delivering development business plans. This role involves managing relationships with external joint venture partners while also taking direct responsibility for development management on Aviva Investors-controlled assets. You will lead the creation and oversight of business plans, drive development strategies to maximize returns, and ensure effective capital deployment. Working closely with asset specialists, fund managers, and analysts, you will oversee design teams, manage budgets, and identify innovative opportunities for value enhancement. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills, maintain market insight, and embed ESG principles into all development strategies. This is a dynamic position requiring strategic thinking, risk management, and collaboration to deliver exceptional investment performance and uphold Aviva Investors’ reputation as a leading real estate investor.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Experience delivering development projects that deliver value to fund performance. 

• Quality planning and organisational skills used to channel efficiency and innovation. 

• Experience of dealing with all types of stakeholder in the development process 

• Evidence of innovative thinking and an ability to turn ideas into reality. 

• Analytical capabilities to underpin recommendations to the business, being able to clearly evidence and assess ROI, provide NPV and forecast cash flows, and understand key drivers of IRR and profitability.   

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague:

• Competitive salary (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications). 

• Discretionary bonus opportunity - depending on individual performance and Aviva Investors’!

• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.

• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days!

• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.

• Make your money go further with up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.

• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.

• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.

• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.

• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 annual volunteering days to help others.

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva, take a look here.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online but if you require an alternative method of applying, please email us at [email protected].

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