Head of Projects / Projektchef

ABOUT CBRE GLOBAL WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is part of the CBRE Group, employing more than 140,000 people worldwide. We deliver fully integrated real estate, facilities, and technology solutions for property owners, occupiers, and investors across the globe. As the world’s leading provider of workplace solutions operating in 50 countries, GWS is committed to solving complex challenges at every stage of a facility’s lifecycle. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm.

We offer our employees the best conditions to grow both professionally and personally, empowering them to realize their full potential throughout their careers.

Join us now in Stockholm (hybrid role) and bring your unique talent and skills to our team!

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role is a hybrid role and will require attendance at our office in Stockholm and client sites situated across the breadth of the country.

Purpose Of The Job

Own and deliver the business unit project plan, developing and leading their teams in the safe delivery of projects ensuring sufficient training and development of talent ensuring year of year growth.

Have overall responsibility for generating a sales pipeline to deliver revenue to the BU and projects are secured and delivered on time and within the financial requirements and margins as specified by the business. Building external relationships with clients and supply partners to deliver major projects.

Ensure that all projects adhere and are managed to commercial agreements / contracts compliant with statutory regulations, are QHSE compliant and meet technical industry standards.

Key Tasks

• Ensure safe and successful project delivery, including risk management, compliance with legal requirements, and meeting time, budget, and quality targets
• Leadership & Talent Management: Build, develop, and lead the team while managing performance
• Develop the project and sales pipeline by identifying, qualifying, and advancing business opportunities
• Contract & Financial Management: Own budgets, maximise profitability, manage forecasting, and negotiate upstream and downstream
• Bid & Proposal Management: Lead the development of bids, tenders, proposals, and presentations
• Sales Ownership: Generate new projects, leverage innovation and technology, build strong client relationships, and exceed revenue goals
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams, contribute to management reporting, and participate in meetings, briefings, and decision‑making forums
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to project standards, operating models, and corporate policies
• HSE Leadership: Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety requirements and lead regular project review meetings
• Promote company values and contribute to the development of Business Unit strategy

YOUR PROFILE

Education & Training

• Technical qualification in construction, mechanical, or electrical engineering (desirable)
• Degree in project or construction management (desirable)
• Professional certifications such as APM, Prince2, IOSH (desirable)
• Mandatory safety qualifications: SMSTS, NEBOSH, CSCS
• Strong written and numerical literacy

Experience

• Proven track record delivering complex projects safely in M&E, FM, construction, or critical environments
• Experience developing new project opportunities and managing a P&L
• Demonstrated team leadership capability
• Strong background in bids, tenders, proposals, and client presentations

Skills & Aptitudes

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Strong relationship-building ability and confidence-inspiring leadership style
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and results-focused
• Innovative thinker with the ability to challenge the status quo
• Able to handle large volumes of information and collaborate effectively across functions

Character & Personal Qualities

• High personal integrity, strong motivation, and a proactive “self‑starter” mindset
• Visionary, analytical, creative, and politically astute
• Resilient, energetic, and steady under pressure
• Highly customer-focused, acting as a role model for service excellence
• Able to prioritise and perform effectively in fast-paced, business‑critical environments.

OUR BENEFITS

• Future-proof job opportunity with a true development guarantee in one of the fastest-growing Data Centre markets worldwide
• TOP trainings with internationally recognized state-of-the-art certifications
• Attractive salaries based on experience and qualification with an annual salary assessment/increase and good bonuses as well as a good old-age provision and insurance policies including health insurance and other good social benefits
• International working environment with inspiring cross-border career opportunities
• Creative working culture with challenging responsibilities and a high level of autonomy
• DIVERSITY, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and WORK-LIFE BALANCE are practiced values!

Do you need more good reasons? Please take a look at our recent won awards:

• TOP Company 2026 (Kununu)
• Commitment to Diversity and Talent Development Award 2025 (Datacloud Global Awards)
• Outstanding Contribution to Skills and Training Award 2025 (DCS Awards)
• Best Data Centre Operator 2025 (Data Centre World Awards)
• Best Places to Work 2024 (GlobeSt)
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing 2024 (Indeed)
• Best Company for Career Growth 2024 (Wall Street Journal)

ARE YOU THE HEAD OF PROJECTS WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

If yes, please submit your CV (no cover letter needed), including your availability and salary expectations, via our application system.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI during the application and interview process.