Director | Building Consultancy

Cushman & Wakefield; Sydney; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Director, Building Consultancy in Sydney to lead business development, client engagement and project delivery across a diverse asset portfolio. You will act as a trusted advisor, delivering strategic advice on building condition, compliance, performance, risk and asset management while mentoring leaders and expanding the market presence.

You will develop market strategies, lead major client pursuits, collaborate across service lines and ensure projects are

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in property, construction, engineering or building consultancy
• Senior leadership experience with proven business development and revenue growth
• Strong client management, cross-service collaboration and market credibility

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market and sales strategies for the region
• Lead client engagement and project delivery across assets and sectors
• Provide strategic asset management and lifecycle planning advice
• Oversee major refurbishments, maintenance and upgrade projects
• Mentor and develop future leaders within the team
• Deliver high-quality technical reports and recommendations

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client engagement

Strategic planning

People leadership

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Professional membership (RICS/AIQS/AIPM/CIBSE/Engineers Australia)

Job description

Job Title Director | Building Consultancy

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 region
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Identify new market opportunities and service offerings
• Drive revenue growth and client retention initiatives
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated client solutions
• Lead proposal development and major client pursuits

Technical Consultancy

• Deliver technical building and asset advisory services
• Undertake building condition audits and technical due diligence assessments
• Provide strategic asset management and lifecycle planning advice
• Prepare capital expenditure forecasts and maintenance plans
• Deliver high-quality technical reports and recommendations

Project Leadership

• Scope and manage refurbishment, remediation, maintenance and upgrade projects
• Oversee project governance, quality and risk management
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Provide strategic direction to project teams and stakeholders

Team Leadership

• Support the growth and development of Building Consultancy capability
• Coach and mentor employees and emerging leaders
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
• Build a high-performing and engaged team environment

Our Service Offering

• Technical Due Diligence
• Building Condition Assessments
• Asset Registers
• Property Insurance Assessments
• Make Good Assessments
• Strategic Asset Management Plans
• Capital & Operational Expenditure Planning
• Planned Maintenance Programs
• Tax Depreciation Reports
• Project Cost Assessments
• Refurbishment 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 sector
• Demonstrated success in a senior leadership role
• Strong experience in business development, client management and revenue growth
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary projects and teams
• Strong understanding of commercial, contractual and risk management principles
• Established industry networks and market credibility

Qualifications

• You will hold a degree in one of the following disciplines (or similar): Building Surveying Engineering Quantity Surveying Construction Management Building Services Engineering Property or Construction-related fields
• Professional 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.

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

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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.