Project Director - Development & Construction

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Job Title
Project Director - Development & Construction
Job Description Summary
The Project Director leads complex fit-out, refurbishment, and development projects with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and commercial impact. Acting as a senior client advisor, the role provides expert guidance on construction, MEP, structural solutions, and asset performance while driving programme, cost, quality, and risk outcomes. A key responsibility is expanding and deepening client relationships, contributing to proposals, fees, and revenue growth.
Job Description

In this role, you will lead complex real estate development and fit-out projects across commercial, office, and industrial sectors - while acting as a senior client advisor with responsibility for developing and growing key client relationships. You will combine strong technical competence with commercial acumen, advising clients on how to optimise assets from a MEP, technical, construction, and structural perspective.

This role is ideal for an experienced professional who wants to influence not only project outcomes, but also client strategy, revenue growth, and service development within Cushman & Wakefield in Sweden.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex projects across fit-out, refurbishment, and development
• Act as a primary client contact and trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide technical and strategic advice on construction, MEP, buildability, risk, and asset performance
• Manage procurement, time, cost, quality, risk, and programme
• Ensure alignment with client objectives, sustainability ambitions, and local regulations
• Develop and grow existing client relationships; contribute to sales, proposals, and fee discussions
• Collaborate closely with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Mentor senior and junior colleagues and help shape service delivery and ways of working

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in real estate, construction, or technical consultancy
• Strong experience working with landlords and investors in Sweden
• Technical competence in engineering, construction, structural systems, or building performance
• Proven track record in client-facing roles with commercial or sales responsibility
• Fluent in Swedish; very good communication skills in English

Meriting Experience

• Technical and/or Environmental Due Diligence (TDD/EDD)
• Cost management, quantity surveying, or value engineering
• Consulting background and established commercial client networks

What We Offer

• A senior role with clear client ownership and commercial influence from day one
• Be part of a global organisation with strong local presence and international reach
• A collaborative, high-performing team and access to Cushman & Wakefield's global expertise
• Work with leading clients across the commercial real estate landscape
• Contribute to projects that shape workplaces, assets, and cities

INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"