Associate | Building Consultancy

Cushman & Wakefield; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Industry accreditation support

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Brisbane is seeking a senior Associate in Building Consultancy to lead complex advisory projects across commercial, industrial, retail and more. You will grow our advisory presence, strengthen client relationships and contribute to the strategic direction of the business.

You will also manage engagements from assessment through delivery, collaborate across service lines, and travel across Australia and New Zealand as required to support a diverse portfolio of assets.

Qualifications

• Approximately 15+ years' experience within property, construction or building consultancy.
• Strong experience delivering building consultancy, asset management, engineering, quantity surveying, or related advisory services.
• Proven success managing complex projects from inception to completion.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.
• Commercial understanding of project delivery, procurement and business development.
• Experience preparing technical reports and presenting recommendations to clients.
• Ability to travel across Australia and New Zealand as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and grow advisory presence across multiple sectors.
• Perform Technical Due Diligence and Building Condition Assessments.
• Develop strategic asset management plans and lifecycle forecasts.
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports with recommendations and cost forecasts.
• Develop scopes of work for repair, refurbishment, or maintenance projects.
• Manage projects from assessment through delivery and maintain client relationships.
• Identify new business opportunities and collaborate across service lines.

Skills

Building consultancy

Stakeholder management

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Education

Degree in Building Surveying / Building Engineering / Construction Management or related

Professional accreditation (RICS / AIQS / AIPM / CIOB / Engineers Australia etc.)

Job description

Job Title

Associate | Building Consultancy

Job Description Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior building consultancy professional to play a key role in growing our advisory presence, leading complex projects, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the strategic direction of the business. You will work across a diverse portfolio of assets and sectors including commercial, industrial, retail, healthcare, education, government, defence, hospitality, aged care and infrastructure.

Job Description

Brisbane | Full Time

What You'll Do

• Technical Due Diligence
• Building Condition Assessments
• Asset Lifecycle Planning
• Strategic Asset Management Plans
• Capital Works Forecasting
• Insurance Assessments
• Make Good Assessments
• Conducting building and asset inspections across Australia and New Zealand.
• Preparing high-quality technical reports, recommendations and cost forecasts.
• Developing scopes of work for repair, refurbishment, replacement and maintenance projects.
• Managing projects from assessment through to delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to support retention and growth.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities across existing and emerging service lines.
• Collaborating with internal service lines to develop integrated client solutions.
• Contributing to proposals, tenders and business development initiatives.
• Supporting operational excellence, governance and quality assurance across projects.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members as the Building Consultancy team continues to grow.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a commercially-minded consultant who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for client service and business growth.

Essential Experience

• Approximately 15+ years' experience within the property, construction or building consultancy sector.
• Strong experience delivering building consultancy, asset management, engineering, quantity surveying, building surveying or related advisory services.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.
• Commercial understanding of project delivery, procurement and business development.
• Experience preparing technical reports and presenting recommendations to clients.
• Ability to travel across Australia and New Zealand as required.

Qualifications

You will hold a degree in one of the following disciplines: Building Surveying, Building Engineering Services, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Professional accreditation such as RICS, AIQS, AIPM, CIBSE, Engineers Australia, CIOB, or equivalent will be highly regarded.

Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?

This is more than a technical consulting role. It's an opportunity to influence strategy, develop client partnerships and contribute to the growth of a nationally recognised team.

What's In It For You?

• Work with one of the world's leading real estate advisory firms.
• Exposure to major clients and high-profile assets across Australia and New Zealand.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing national Building Consultancy business.
• Opportunities to help shape service offerings, client strategies and market growth.
• Diverse project portfolio spanning commercial, industrial, retail, government, healthcare, education and infrastructure sectors.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team.
• Access to industry-leading technology, data insights and innovative project delivery tools.
• Professional development, mentoring and support for industry accreditations.
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
• Be part of a business that values innovation, entrepreneurship and continuous improvement.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a senior building consultancy professional looking to take the next step in your career with a global industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply.

Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

INCO

“Cushman & Wakefield”

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a global leader in real estate services, leveraging our specialized expertise to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to owners and occupiers. With 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices across 60 countries, we are one of the largest firms in the industry, with more than 100 years of history. In 2023, we generated $9.5 billion in revenue from our core services. To learn more, visit www.careers.cushmanwakefield.com