Project Director - Development & Construction

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”