Associate | Building Consultancy

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

Associate | Building Consultancy

Brisbane | Full Time

What You'll Do

As an Associate, you'll combine technical expertise, commercial acumen and client leadership to deliver high-quality building consultancy services while driving growth opportunities across the region.

Delivering technical building consultancy services including:

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.

Apply now and help shape the future of the built environment with Cushman & Wakefield.

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.

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