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.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”