Director- Building Consultancy

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Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

He/she will be based in Lisbon and will report directly to the Head of Project & Development Services in Portugal, working with various JLL’s functional teams and business unit stakeholders to deliver customer needs and program goals.

As a key member of JLL, a successful candidate will be responsible for Building Consulting services, supporting JLL’s organizational goals and objectives through efforts to:

• Act as a motivational leader with a focus on the delivery of strategic solutions;
• Connecting all various business lines to lead cross-functional teams and create reliable integrated services to transform the Real Estate through value-added technical consulting services;
• Create strategic partnerships and alliances to support the completion of strategic objectives in business diversification and expansion;
• Enhancing key client objectives to the highest international standards with emphasis on technical due diligence, project monitoring, technical feasibility, sustainability, quality, safety, health and environment;
• A collaborative team player with the intellect, vision and drive to promote fresh approaches to drive innovation and efficiency across the business;
• Promote growth and transformation;
• Optimize key resources;
• Leverage functional interdependencies.

Responsibilities of the Director- Building Consultancy

• Developing and managing Business Strategy and objectives in line with JLL ambitions;
• Defining and owning the financial responsibilities of the Building Consulting services;
• Developing a business to grow in the following segments: technical due diligence, project monitoring and technical feasibility;
• Developing internal partnerships with the Strategic Consulting and Sustainability teams in order to pursue joint business opportunities;
• Developing synergies with other BUs to enhance JLL positioning and market share;
• Develop end-to-end consultancy solutions for landlords (developers, investors) and occupiers alike;
• Exhibiting a complete understanding of the company's corporate governance policies and procedures and ensuring they are adhered to within the workgroup;
• Manage the overall success building consulting activities, including, effectively developing and driving the business, budget, schedule, project team, roles & responsibilities, stakeholder approvals, and identifying the risks and mitigation/corrective measures;
• Leading and supporting staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance and retention;
• Leading by example and model behaviours that are consistent with the company's values;
• Develop profitable business relationships with clients to ensure that goals and objectives are established and achieved. Developing and implementing action plans to correct variances;
• Anticipating and responding to client's needs and concerns;
• Ability to present complex ideas to a large audience with confidence and clarity.

Skills and attributes of the Director- Building Consultancy

The Surveyor - Building Consultancy must have strong practical experience in planning/cadastral/administrative matters as well as technical related subjects and management, gained through managing large and complex projects. He or she must have the following:

• Experience in providing RE Strategic Consultancy Services in connection with technical due diligence, project monitoring, technical feasibility & consulting services;
• Relevant track record and ability in managing large scale, complex and multidisciplinary projects with both national and international players;
• Excellent/Good knowledge and handling of technical methodology and techniques applied