Facilities Management Advisory Consultant

Job Description

Our Technical Real Estate Advisory team supports clients in optimising their Facilities Management services by aligning FM strategies with business objectives, enhancing operational structures and processes, and implementing effective operating models.

This role would suit candidates from FM consultancy, operational FM, engineering consultancy, client-side estates, asset management or service provider backgrounds who are looking to develop their consulting career while gaining exposure to strategic FM advisory projects across a diverse portfolio of clients.

We are seeking a Consultant with an interest in Facilities Management and Real Estate Advisory who can support the delivery of strategic FM consultancy services. The successful candidate will work with clients to improve operational performance, enhance service delivery, optimise asset management practices and support the implementation of FM transformation initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the delivery of Facilities Management advisory assignments, including operational reviews, service assessments, benchmarking studies and performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist clients in developing FM strategies, target operating models and service delivery frameworks aligned to business and estate objectives.
• Support the assessment and optimisation of FM operating structures, governance arrangements, processes and organisational capability.
• Contribute to FM procurement exercises, including service specifications, performance frameworks, KPIs, SLAs and tender documentation.
• Assist in the development of asset management frameworks, maintenance strategies and lifecycle planning approaches to improve estate performance and resilience.
• Support CAFM/IWMS advisory and implementation projects.
• Conduct FM audits, operational health checks and compliance reviews.
• Analyse FM performance data and develop actionable recommendations.
• Support mobilisation, transition and operational readiness programmes.
• Produce clear and insightful reports, presentations and recommendations.
• Build effective working relationships with clients, service providers and internal teams

Qualifications

• Experience within Facilities Management, FM Consultancy, Real Estate Advisory, Estates Management or a related environment.
• Understanding of Facilities Management operating models, service delivery and industry best practice.
• Knowledge of FM performance management, KPI development and service improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of asset management principles and maintenance strategies.
• Experience supporting FM reviews, audits, benchmarking exercises or operational assessments.
• Exposure to FM procurement, contract management or mobilisation activities.
• Familiarity with CAFM/IWMS systems and asset management data.
• Experience producing reports, recommendations and client-facing documentation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Degree qualified or working towards a relevant professional qualification.
• Working towards membership of IWFM, RICS, CIBSE, APM or equivalent would be advantageous.

Desired Attributes

• Passion for Facilities Management and operational excellence.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capability.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders at various levels.
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused mindset.
• Eagerness to develop consulting skills and FM advisory expertise.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes and excellent client service.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to effect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

At Turner & Townsend, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community, and we strongly believe that this diversity is what creates great solutions for our clients, bringing together people with different ideas and skills who want to push boundaries. In celebration of our diversity and to keep this agenda at the forefront of what we do, we have several internal networks, such as LGBT+, Diversity & Inclusion, and Race & Ethnicity which create a safe space for employees to express themselves and to drive change.

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