Building Consultancy Country Director - France Job ID 177287 Posted 03-Sep-2024 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Building Surveying/Consultancy Location(s) Paris - Ile-de-France - France Role Purpose As a CBRE Building Consultancy Country Lead, you will lead and grow the local Building Consultancy team. As the country lead you are expected to take ownership of the team, products and business operations in your country to grow the business and further develop the team, products and internal and external relationships. This job is part of the Building Consultancy function. They are responsible for specialist building services including technical due diligence and other surveying and inspections, development monitoring, reinstatement cost assessments, dilapidations advice, and other technical, cost, planning and engineering consultancy. Key Responsibilities + Take ownership of the team, products and business operations in your country, driving growth and profitability. You will be responsible for growing the local P&L and the development of departmental goals and initiatives. + Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, business, and key drivers that impact departmental and cross-functional performance. + Work closely with the European and Global CBRE Building Consultancy teams in sales and pan-European instructions, and sharing and developing best practice. You will report into the Buildings Consultancy leader for Continental Europe. + Work closely with your country’s Build (project management) and Design manager in country to understand and integrate business operations in the country, contributing to the ongoing success of the team. + Building and fostering relationships with internal teams such as Capital Markets, Valuations and Property Management, to facilitate seamless collaboration and achieve shared objectives. + Actively engage with external local clients, identifying new business opportunities and forging strong partnerships to expand our client base. + Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees. Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Guide team on implementing company initiatives and policies. + Oversee and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed. + Lead by example and model behaviours that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans. **Person Specification/Requirements** + Bachelor's Degree preferred with relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. + Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred. + Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems. + Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple departments results within a function. + You will need to be diligent and pro-active with the ability to prioritise and act on your own initiative. + Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset. + You are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, in English and your local language. + In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. **Why CBRE?** We lead by example, guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we live in. The more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we’re able to see. A culture of respect, integrity, service and excellence shapes our approach to every opportunity. Our competitive and comprehensive benefits program was designed to make sure you feel valued in your role, with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional and financial health of you and your family. Maintain your career momentum with the best tools and training in the industry. You’ll have everything you need to thrive in your role: challenging work, a commitment to results, fast-paced assignments and a culture of constant learning. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are more than just values—they're a competitive advantage. By creating a culture where our employees are recognized for their contribution and given a chance to grow, we regularly open ourselves and our business to new opportunities. **About CBRE** We are the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the industry, we create solutions for clients of every size in every sector and across every geography. You will be working with global support teams to deliver end to end solutions, tackle and solve problems. CBRE recognises the contribution employees make to the success of the Company and is committed to their continuous development and ensure career progression over a time period. CBRE serves a range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction, and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. **Equal Opportunities** We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. **Working at CBRE** When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mind-set is encouraged. You'll realize your potential with challenging work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and commitment to results. To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry. Our collaborative culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Creating the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive. This informs everything we do—from diversity, equity, and inclusion to sustainability initiatives to workplace safety and wellbeing. At CBRE, we believe that the more perspectives we have, the more dimensions we see. We welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for open positions even if you do not match every element of the required skills. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)