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”