Our client is a specialist consultancy working at the forefront of the life sciences sector, helping organisations transform their estates and services to deliver world-leading impact. From shaping laboratories and research hubs to driving complex estates strategies, the consultancy partners with some of the most ambitious healthcare and scientific organisations in the UK and beyond.
As demand for innovation in life sciences grows, the company is expanding its strategic advisory function. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking consultancy where growth is powered by expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering long-term social value.
The role:
As Associate Director, Strategic Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping estates strategies and guiding clients through high-profile, complex projects. You will act as a trusted senior advisor, oversee the successful delivery of consultancy services, and contribute to the ongoing expansion of the business.
Role Highlights:
- Lead estate strategies, business case development, and long-term planning for life sciences clients.
- Deliver high-quality strategic consultancy services across a range of projects.
- Manage senior-level client relationships and act as a trusted partner.
- Drive business development opportunities, including bids, tenders, and pipeline growth.
- Mentor, supervise, and inspire a team of consultants, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Oversee financial and risk management to ensure commercial success.
About You:
We’re looking for someone who brings both expertise and ambition:
- Proven track record in consultancy delivery within life sciences and estates strategy.
- Chartered qualification in a relevant built environment discipline (architecture, engineering, FM, or property).
- Strong business development skills with experience leading bids and securing new work.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, confident in engaging at board level.
- Commercial acumen with hands-on experience in financial and risk management.
Why You’ll Value This Role:
- Impact – Shape major UK and international projects that advance science and healthcare.
- Flexibility – Hybrid working to support balance and lifestyle.
- Growth – Clear career progression within a high-growth advisory service line.
- Development – Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Culture – Join a collaborative, mission-driven consultancy with focus on social value.
If you are interested in this position, please get in touch with Abigail Gundogan for more information.
Regretfully, due to a high volume of applicants, we are only able to reply to those who are successful.
Equal Opportunities:
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. No person is subjected to any less favourable treatment on any discriminatory grounds on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
