Director

Our small Canadian‑born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization spanning 120 locations across 20 countries. We believe that the places we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose: to have a positive impact on people’s lives. In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm whose aim is for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long‑lasting social value and economic impact.

We believe our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion and race are all highly respected, but are less important to us than your ability to step up and change the game. We provide you with a place where you can do just that, with like‑minded people. Collaboration is embedded in how we work – our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and are ultimately responsible for our growth.

Our distinctive Principal‑led, privately‑owned model gives every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business, empowering anyone to become a Principal. This role carries voting rights, giving staff a real say in the future direction and operation of our business and allowing us to attract, engage and retain the best talent in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Cost Advisory work to AY clients.

Qualifications

• Experience through previous employment or RICS qualified.

At Avison Young, we’ve always put people at the heart of what we do. In recent years we have increased diversity at our board, leadership and Principal levels. Avison Young stands out for its commitment to empowering women, supported by a Women’s Network of more than 500 members that network, learn and advise the business on strategies for promoting access, opportunity and inclusion.

Our global DEI steering committee shapes our strategy to continue to increase industry access for under‑represented groups and accelerates initiatives led by our employee‑resource groups, including the Women’s Network, Black Professionals and LGBTQ+ groups. The committee’s work examines policies and practices, creates accountability for results and communicates progress to executive leadership, clients and communities.

We empower all our employees to thrive, reflect all backgrounds and talents, and allow individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging. We foster a workplace that is supported, inclusive and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or you are eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us at careers.uk@avisonyoung.com and we will do everything we can to help.

We are committed to inclusion in our hiring processes. If you are not sure that you have all the skills in the person specification, please still apply. We value passion and potential in our employees, so we would love to hear why you would suit this position. Some of our roles may be remote and some may be specific to our offices, but you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.