Director, Real Estate

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
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Job Description

Are you ready to step into a strategic leadership role where you can significantly shape the growth of our Real Estate business in Frankfurt? We are looking for an inspiring and experienced Director, Real Estate Lead, who will drive our expansion, develop our client portfolio, and further build a high performing team delivering excellence for international and regional clients. 

In this role you will lead our Real Estate presence in Frankfurt, focusing on strengthening our market position, driving business development, and building a growing and motivated local team. You will play a central role in delivering major Real Estate projects for global organisations.

This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to develop a growing location, expand our client base, and shape the future of our Real Estate business in one of Europe’s key markets. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Business Leadership & Growth 

• Drive the strategic development of our Real Estate business in Frankfurt. 
• Identify and pursue opportunities for growth across key sectors, especially financial institutions, developers, and life science clients. 
• Build relationships with new clients while expanding partnerships with existing global accounts. 
• Represent Turner & Townsend in the Frankfurt market and strengthen brand visibility. 
• Develop compelling proposals and lead bid processes for new commissions. 

Team Management 

• Lead, inspire and develop a growing team of project and cost management professionals. 
• Attract, hire and onboard new talent to support our expansion strategy. 
• Coach and mentor team members to support their professional development. 
• Collaborate closely with fellow Directors and teams across Germany and Europe. 

Client Relationship Management 

• Act as senior contact for major international clients with Real Estate footprints in the Frankfurt region. 
• Support global account structures and ensure excellence in service delivery. 
• Identify cross selling opportunities across our broader service offering. 
• Strengthen relationships with key market players, including law firms undertaking office expansion, fit-out or refurbishment projects. 

Project & Service Delivery 

• Ensure quality and successful delivery across major Real Estate projects.
• Maintain oversight of project status, resource planning and risk areas.
• Support project teams in negotiations, execution and stakeholder management.
• Coordinate staffing and optimise resource allocation based on project needs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant technical and leadership experience in Real Estate project or programme management.
• A recognized university degree.
• Strong network in Frankfurt market
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing complex client portfolios.
• Strong consultancy background with excellent client facing skills.
• Track record in developing business and winning new clients.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Full professional proficiency in German and English is essential.

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 affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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