About us: At Knight Frank we're passionate about property, but it takes more than passion to make us the world's most successful privately-owned property agency and consultancy.With a 125-year heritage, we are part of a global property powerhouse dedicated to providing our clients the best advice across commercial and residential property transactional and advisory services.Knight Frank is a place where you can bring your whole self to work.That's what makes us a diverse collection of experts, problem solvers and innovators.Our purpose is to empower and encourage our people to think differently about how we can make a positive impact as a firm.What's in it for you?Competitive remuneration package Career development opportunities such as internal and external mentoring, leadership education training, and study leave to focus on your personal growth.A generous 16-week parental scheme plus superannuation for a full 12 months Birthday leave Swap around a public holiday for a cultural swap day!Two Wellness Days to allow you to focus on your own physical and or mental wellbeing A workplace where you can access 2 weeks additional leave each year so you can take that extra break with family or friends We applaud your need to give back to the community and give you 2 paid volunteer days each year to support one of our-affiliated charities Our reward platform "The Vault" which gives you access to a great range of discounts at popular retailers and supermarkets as well as lifestyle benefits and corporate discounts Because life can throw the unexpected at us, we help subsidise private health insurance excess, if you or an immediate family member requires hospitalisation Plus, so much more!The role: Knight Frank Consulting is experiencing exciting growth in Brisbane, and we are looking for a dynamic Associate Director to join our team reporting to Partner, Consulting.This role is designed for a senior-level manager who is ready to step into an autonomous position, managing their own set of clients and service streams while driving business development initiatives.Key responsibilities: Oversee projects including strategic advice on organizational transformations, policy reforms, detailed assessment, program design and administration, business cases, feasibility studies, and organizational reviews.Plan, manage, and lead consultancy programs across a diverse portfolio of clients in both public and private sectors, ensuring adherence to delivery requirements concerning schedule, budget, scope, quality, and risk.Develop strong relationships with property owners, investors, and occupiers to understand their needs and deliver tailored consultancy services.Facilitate workshops and interviews with stakeholders to gather insights and drive project objectives.Identify new business opportunities through market analysis and networking within the property sector.Collaborate with the service line Partner and senior team members to qualify leads and develop strategic proposals that align with client requirements.Establish program governance structures that facilitate effective communication and reporting lines among stakeholders.Monitor project schedules and resource plans while providing regular updates to senior leadership on project status.Lead the identification and management of complex risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to inform decision-making processes.Engage directly in project execution as needed, demonstrating a willingness to roll up your sleeves and work alongside your team.Ensure high-quality client-ready deliverables are produced consistently throughout the project lifecycle.Who are we looking for?Join a team where the uniqueness of our people is celebrated, contribution is rewarded, and voices are respected and heard.A place where everyone has the chance to perform at their best.The ideal candidate will have strong strategic thinking skills, be a self-starter, and possess the ability to connect various disciplines within our integrated global property services framework working with clients from public, private and not-for profit sectors.You will possess the strategic insight necessary to navigate complex challenges while being hands-on enough to manage the details of project execution.Your ability to connect various disciplines within our organization will enable you to provide comprehensive solutions that meet our clients' unique needs.Extensive experience (min 7 years) in consulting services within management consulting, engineering consulting, commercial real estate or related sectors.Proven track record of delivering high-quality projects across various asset classes including government social infrastructure, commercial assets, life sciences and not for profit.Strong understanding of strategic property consulting frameworks and methodologies.Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce compelling reports and presentations for senior leadership teams.Experience in stakeholder engagement activities such as conducting interviews, facilitating workshops, and delivering presentations.Critical thinking skills with the ability to quickly adapt to new information across multiple policy areas.Not the perfect fit?We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities - as every person and their situation is unique, we look at this on an individual and applied role basis.We actively encourage you to apply for roles that suit your background and skillset.You might have something we didn't realise we needed.Please note, if you are successful in securing a role, you will be subject to police checks as part of our standard recruitment process.Applicants with Australian working rights need only apply.No Agencies please.#LI-SK1