Job Description

Job Title

Partner - Project Management

Summary

With account and/or client leadership, ensure that all Project Management deliverables are met including SLA and KPI requirements

Partner / Director - Project Management

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Position Summary

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With overall accountability for client and account delivery, the Partner / Director will lead the successful execution of Project Management services across a defined portfolio, geography, or strategic client account. The role is responsible for ensuring all project deliverables are met in line with agreed SLAs and KPIs, while advising clients on short-, medium-, and long-term real estate strategies that are commercially effective, operationally robust, and aligned to wider business objectives.

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This role combines

client leadership, commercial oversight, and people leadership

, with a strong focus on growth, quality, and reputation.

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Key Responsibilities

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Client & Account Leadership

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Act as senior Project Management lead for assigned accounts or regions, maintaining trusted, long-term client relationships.

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Advise clients on portfolio strategy, capital expenditure planning, and real estate solutions aligned to business needs.

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Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality Project Management services across base build and interiors projects.

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Project & Portfolio Oversight

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Provide strategic oversight of all current and future projects within the portfolio, ensuring performance against scope, programme, cost, risk, and quality.

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Review and challenge design development, budgets, and schedules from a client-focused perspective.

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Lead resolution of complex programming, design, and delivery issues through to project completion.

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Oversee site and facility evaluations in line with client requirements and strategic objectives.

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Commercial & Service Development

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Refine and evolve Cushman & Wakefield Project Management service offerings to meet current and emerging client needs.

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Promote Project Management and wider Client Solutions services internally and externally to support growth.

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Contribute to business development activities, fee proposals, and strategic pursuits.

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Leadership & People Management

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Lead, develop, and inspire high-performing Project Management teams.

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Ensure appropriate resourcing, succession planning, and capability development.

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Set clear objectives, conduct performance reviews, and support continuous professional development.

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Obtain stakeholder buy-in for organisational change, team commitments, and expenditure beyond approved budgets.

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Governance, Risk & Compliance

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Ensure adherence to corporate policies, professional standards, and relevant legislation.

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Maintain robust governance, reporting, and escalation processes.

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Oversee portfolio-level CapEx planning and forward-looking real estate outlooks.

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Coordinate internal, external, and client resources at a portfolio level.

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Key Competencies

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Strategic Communication (written and verbal)

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Client Relationship Management

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Leadership & Influence

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Technical & Commercial Expertise

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Consultancy & Problem Solving

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Education

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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline (required).

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Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification (preferred).

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Experience

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Minimum

10 years' experience

in a senior engineering, construction, or project management role.

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Proven track record of leading complex projects and portfolios in a client-facing consultancy environment.

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Experience managing teams, budgets, and senior stakeholder relationships.

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INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"