JLL
commercial real estate
Associate-BuildingConsultancy
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“Associate - Building Consultancy at JLL. Skills: business development, client acquisition, revenue generation, technical building surveying services, commercial sector, commercial real estate sector, technical delivery, business development. Undertaking Building Surveys and Technical Due Diligence reports. Preparing specifications for, and administering, repair and refurbishment contracts”
What You'll Achieve.
measurable targets for new business generation; expanding our market presence; identifying revenue opportunities wherever possible; convert prospects into clients over the medium to long term; expand our service footprint with existing accounts; contribute to the team's success
Industry & Context.
Some travel may be required in this role to meet prospects, attend networking events, and support client relationship development, Access to own vehicles and clean driving licence
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MRICS (building surveying), proven commercial consultancy experience, technical knowledge across building pathology/surveys, contract administration, dilapidations, and refurbishment delivery, Demonstrable track record of winning new clients and generating fee income in a professional services environment, Commercial acumen with understanding of client drivers, market dynamics, and competitive positioning, Entrepreneurial spirit with hunger to grow the business and contribute to the team's success, Self-motivated and target-driven with demonstrable initiative, Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build rapport across all levels, Professional presence and credibility to represent JLL in front of Clients, verbal, written, and presentation skills, Excellent time management and organisational capabilities, Flexible and able to work under pressure while maintaining quality, Access to own vehicles and clean driving licence
Nice to Have
Networking capabilities with an established contact base in the commercial property sector, Positive mindset and confidence to identify market opportunities and develop targeted approaches with Director support
What You'll Do.
Undertaking Building Surveys and Technical Due Diligence reports
Preparing specifications for
repair and refurbishment contracts
Preparing and negotiating schedules of dilapidations/ preparing exit strategies
Preparing planned preventative maintenance plans
Undertaking building reinstatement cost assessments
Assisting with co-ordination of portfolio instructions
Supporting more junior team members with their instructions and undertaking Quality Assurance checks on reports
Proactively identifying and winning new client opportunities across the commercial sector
with measurable targets for new business generation
Building and nurturing a strategic network of contacts including internal teams
and professional advisors
Converting leads into instructions through compelling proposals
and relationship development
Expanding service offerings with existing clients by identifying unmet needs and cross-selling at every opportunity
Representing JLL at industry events
and professional forums to raise our profile and generate opportunities
Collaborating with colleagues across service lines to create integrated client solutions
Tracking and reporting on business development activities and pipeline activity
Contributing to fee proposals
and pitch presentations for new and existing clients
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assisting with co-ordination of portfolio instructions; Supporting more junior team members with their instructions; Building and nurturing a strategic network of contacts including internal teams; Collaborating with colleagues across service lines to create integrated client solutions
Communication Scope
verbal, written, and presentation skills
Process & Methodology
administering, repair and refurbishment contracts, co-ordination of portfolio instructions
Full Job Description
**JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**. Our people at JLL 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. ### **Job Description** An opportunity has arisen for an Associate/Senior Associate to join our commercial Building Consultancy team in Bristol. The team work with a range of investor clients, including major institutions such as M&G, Legal & General, Aberdeen Investments etc. as well as private corporate clients, local higher education occupiers and landmark retail assets in the South West including Cabot Circus. We are searching for an outward-looking, commercially astute 'all-rounder' Building Surveyor at Associate level with a proven track record in business development, client acquisition and/or growth, and revenue generation within the commercial sector. Technical excellence and client care are paramount, with entrepreneurial drive and strategic networking capabilities a key attribute for the role. The successful candidate will not only excel in delivering technical building surveying services but will actively drive business growth through existing client growth and/or new client acquisition, with a goal of expanding our market presence, and identifying revenue opportunities wherever possible. This role requires a self-starter who can develop meaningful relationships across the commercial real estate sector, convert prospects into clients over the medium to long term, and expand our service footprint with existing accounts. We are keen to speak to commercially minded professionals who can balance techni
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