Director | Building Consultancy
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
Job Title
Director | Building ConsultancyJob Description 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
Brisbane | 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
Our Building Consultancy team provides clients with expert advice across:
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.
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