Director - Real Estate (CM)

Turner & Townsend; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Director to join their Real Estate Cost Management Division in Birmingham. This pivotal role involves leading a talented team, driving business development in the Commercial Developer & Occupier sector, and ensuring high professional standards. You will have the chance to work with high-profile clients and contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of real estate. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal environment for ambitious leaders looking to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Professional development opportunities

Support for RICS Chartership development

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development and client relationship management.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and morale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Birmingham business unit and develop new business in the Commercial sector.
• Manage client accounts and maintain excellent client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Networking

Communication Skills

Project Management

Proactive Self-Starter

Job description

Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 10,000 people in 50 countries. Collaborating with our clients across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, we specialise in major programmes, programme management, cost and commercial management, net zero and digital solutions.

We are passionate about making the difference, transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world. As well as helping organisations deliver and integrate new assets as quickly and efficiently as possible, we help set the asset strategies that support their corporate objectives. We also work with our clients to create safe and comfortable environments which are inexpensive to maintain, sustainable and practical to conduct business from.

OUR CORE VALUES

• We love a challenge
• We are stronger together
• We bring out the best in everyone

To Support And Progress Our Values, We

• Developed a market leading suite of bespoke digital tools to deliver our market leading cost management services: The Hive
• Are a champion of a diverse workforce and culture
• Offer role development and advancement opportunities
• Set out our NewLeaf strategy, commitment to social value and environmental issues
• Provide opportunities for professional development (working with industry leading professionals, RICS Chartership development support, NEC accreditation)
• Offer a level of independence with multidisciplinary collaboration and support where needed

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. We believe that everyone should pursue their passions and provide a real opportunity for this; whether you join one of our sports teams, social networks or bring a new interest to your colleagues.

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Director to work within our Real Estate Cost Management Division. Working within our award-winning team will give you the opportunity to work across some of Turner & Townsend’s key clients. These clients include high performing property developers, several blue-chip real estate businesses and household names.

Objective of the role

• A leadership role within the Birmingham business unit with responsibility for the development of new business in the Commercial Developer & Occupier sector
• Champion staff development, morale and resourcing, and to drive Turner and Townsend’s commitment to high professional standards, service differentiation and innovation
• Be a key member of the leadership team supporting the realisation of the agreed strategy and business plan acting as a role model and ambassador within the business unit, leading by example and operating with vision and diligence.
• Perform a key role in the networking, bidding, winning and retention of quantity surveying and integrated services.
• Manage client accounts and maintenance of excellent client relationships
• Overseeing the management of multiple projects (may include some detailed input periodically).
• Working alongside other offices to leverage business opportunities.
• Oversee projects from initial concept through to delivery to ensure that time, quality and cost constraints are met, together with demonstrable added value
• Offering strategic advice to clients
• Managing the geographical requirements of national clients
• Networking internally to pursue opportunities jointly

Qualifications

• Has grown / started to grow fee income in the ‘developer marketplace’
• Shows a deep understanding of the marketplace and has a longer-term view, is forward thinking
• Has won and delivered successful ‘developer’ projects
• Has developed strong client relationships
• Finds, creates and develops new client relationships in addition to nurturing existing
• Has strong work winning skills / can cross sell different service lines
• Generates followership in their team / office / end market
• Has influence that creates significant impact with staff, peers and superiors across the business
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to adopt both a professional and commercial approach.
• Be a ‘proactive self-starter’, resourceful and able to adapt readily to change.
• High degree of integrity and enthusiasm
• An outgoing nature to deal confidently with clients
• Has empathy with the existing clients to maintain relationships and increase opportunities for new business
• The ability to advise and guide colleagues in a supportive, interactive style ensuring that programmes are agreed, targets set and deadlines achieved
• The ability to interact with colleagues in a relaxed social environment

Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Consulting
Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services