Director | Building Consultancy

Job Title

Director | Building Consultancy

Job Description Summary

This is a unique leadership opportunity for a highly respected industry professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial acumen, client relationship skills, and a passion for growing people and businesses.

Reporting to the National Director, Building Consultancy, you will play a critical role in driving revenue growth, strengthening key client relationships, expanding market presence, and delivering high-quality consultancy and project management services across a diverse portfolio of assets and sectors.

Job Description

Director, Building Consultancy

Sydney | Full-Time

As Director, Building Consultancy, you will lead business development, client engagement and project delivery activities while growing Cushman & Wakefield's presence within your market. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering strategic advice across building condition, compliance, performance, risk, capital planning and asset management.

You will also play a key role in identifying new opportunities, strengthening cross-service collaboration, mentoring future leaders and contributing to the continued success of the national Building Consultancy team.

What You'll Be Doing

Business Growth & Client Leadership

Develop and execute market and sales strategies for your regionBuild and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholdersIdentify new market opportunities and service offeringsDrive revenue growth and client retention initiativesCollaborate across service lines to deliver integrated client solutionsLead proposal development and major client pursuits

Technical Consultancy

Deliver technical building and asset advisory servicesUndertake building condition audits and technical due diligence assessmentsProvide strategic asset management and lifecycle planning advicePrepare capital expenditure forecasts and maintenance plansDeliver high-quality technical reports and recommendations

Project Leadership

Scope and manage refurbishment, remediation, maintenance and upgrade projectsOversee project governance, quality and risk managementEnsure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budgetProvide strategic direction to project teams and stakeholders

Team Leadership

Support the growth and development of Building Consultancy capabilityCoach and mentor employees and emerging leadersFoster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvementBuild a high-performing and engaged team environment

Our Service Offering

Our Building Consultancy team provides clients with expert advice across:

Technical Due DiligenceBuilding Condition AssessmentsAsset RegistersProperty Insurance AssessmentsMake Good AssessmentsStrategic Asset Management PlansCapital & Operational Expenditure PlanningPlanned Maintenance ProgramsTax Depreciation ReportsProject Cost AssessmentsRefurbishment and Remediation Project Management

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with established industry leaders who bring a combination of technical credibility, commercial thinking and people leadership.

Essential Experience

15+ years' experience within the property, construction, engineering or building consultancy sectorDemonstrated success in a senior leadership roleStrong experience in business development, client management and revenue growthProven ability to lead multidisciplinary projects and teamsStrong understanding of commercial, contractual and risk management principlesEstablished industry networks and market credibility

Qualifications

You will hold a degree in one of the following disciplines (or similar):

Building SurveyingEngineeringQuantity SurveyingConstruction ManagementBuilding Services EngineeringProperty or Construction-related fieldsProfessional membership or accreditation such as RICS, AIQS, AIPM, CIBSE, Engineers Australia, CIOB or similar will be highly regarded.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an established Building Consultancy leader looking for an opportunity to shape strategy, grow a market-leading business, work with premium clients, and influence the future of the built environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Cushman & Wakefield and help deliver smarter, more sustainable and higher-performing property solutions across Australia and New Zealand.

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