Associate Director / Director – Real Estate Advisory

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated consultant to join their senior leadership team as an Associate Director or Director. This role involves leading high-quality service delivery for Defence and Public sector real estate clients, while developing a team of consultants. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build their personal brand and enhance the team's reputation through collaboration and integrity. This position emphasizes business growth, client service, and team development, making it a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and integrity are essential.
• Experience in delivering transformational change in major programmes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing project and delivery teams.
• Ensuring client requirements are effectively identified and delivered.
• Developing and delivering a consultancy offer in defence and public sector real estate.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Analytical Thinking

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Professional qualification from a recognized institution

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated consultant to fulfill the role of Associate Director or Director, working as part of our senior leadership team to lead and support high-quality service delivery with our clients and to develop and grow our team. The role will focus principally on developing consultancy products and leading delivery of high-quality services for Defence / Public sector real estate clients, while recruiting, leading, and developing a team of consultants.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with high-profile clients. The selected applicant will build their personal 'brand' and the reputation of their team with our clients, working collaboratively with others. Proven leadership skills, integrity, and a team-focused work ethic are essential. The role also emphasizes development beyond the initial responsibilities, fostering growth within the team, diligent client service, and profitability as key success indicators.

Accountabilities (Deliverables)

• Developing and securing business opportunities with existing and new clients
• Expanding our offer and services in defence and public sector real estate
• Recruiting, developing, leading, and managing a team of consultants
• Supporting clients throughout project and programme lifecycles, including scoping, business case development, procurement, contract management, troubleshooting, monitoring, reporting, and assurance
• Building internal stakeholder relationships within advisory, infrastructure, real estate, and natural resources sectors, liaising with Key Account Managers and Sector Leads to support work winning

Responsibilities (Duties)

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing project and delivery teams
• Ensuring client requirements are effectively identified, scoped, and delivered to high quality
• Leading business growth by responding to tenders, managing bid responses, seeking opportunities, and building strong client relationships
• Developing and delivering a consultancy offer in defence and public sector real estate
• Building and leading a team to deliver services effectively, achieve targets, and develop technical capabilities
• Networking and mentoring to develop Turner & Townsend’s wider skillset
• Contributing to the strategic and operational management of the Asset & Facilities Management team as part of the senior management team
• Driving results and ensuring day-to-day delivery
• Training, coaching, and advising teams to adopt collaborative behaviors and techniques
• Managing effective communication with senior stakeholders
• Leading business development activities, including proposal writing and tender support

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Professional qualification from a recognized institution

Competencies

• Achievement drive
• Impact and influence
• Conceptual and analytical thinking
• Developing others
• Team leadership
• Subject expertise
• Organizational awareness
• Sound administrative skills

Experience

• Experience in delivering transformational change in major programmes across public and private sectors
• Business development experience with existing and new clients
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and matrix organizations on large projects
• Excellent communication skills, including writing and presentation abilities
• Proven ability to build client relationships and resolve issues proactively
• People management experience, including talent development and recruitment
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with adaptability
• Attention to detail in service delivery and communication

Additional Information

Our team shares our vision and mission, providing a great place to work with opportunities to influence change. We promote a healthy, flexible work environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and promotes an inclusive environment. Learn more about us at our website.

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