Director of Projects & Growth

CBRE Local UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Local UK is seeking a senior leader to own the business unit project plan and lead teams to safely deliver projects. You will drive a sales pipeline, secure projects, and ensure delivery within financial targets and margins. You will build external client relationships and oversee bids and proposals to grow revenue.

You will recruit, develop talent, and lead governance across projects, ensuring QHSE compliance and contract adherence while championing CBRE values.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering projects in M&E, FM, construction or critical environments.
• Experience developing new project opportunities and running P&L.
• Experience managing a team and overseeing bids, tenders and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the project plan, leading teams to safe, on-time delivery.
• Build and maintain client and supplier relationships to win major projects.
• Ensure compliance with commercial contracts, QHSE and industry standards.
• Lead risk and opportunity management across projects and bids.
• Deliver against maintenance contracts and contractual commitments.
• Develop long-term opportunities and a strong project pipeline.
• Chair review meetings covering Health & Safety and CDM requirements.
• Support development of team members and contribute to BU strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Strategic thinking

People development

Education

Degree in Project Management

Technical qualification in Construction/Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

APM certification

Prince 2 certification

Nebosh

IOSH

CSCS card

Job description

CBRE Local UK is seeking a senior leader to own the business unit project plan and lead teams to safely deliver projects. You will drive a sales pipeline, secure projects, and ensure delivery within financial targets and margins. You will build external client relationships and oversee bids and proposals to grow revenue.

You will recruit, develop talent, and lead governance across projects, ensuring QHSE compliance and contract adherence while championing CBRE values.