Senior Project Manager

_At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference – we are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society._

_Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious Net Zero programmes from over 112 offices worldwide._

_As our presence across the Nordics continues to grow rapidly, we are investing in building a best-in-class Project Management team to support an expanding portfolio of global clients. This is an exciting time to join our business, offering the opportunity to play a key role in our growth, influence how we deliver projects across the region, and contribute to the success of some of the world's leading organisations._

Location: Sweden

Language: Swedish & English

Reporting: Head of Projects

Role Purpose

Experienced Senior Project Manager sought to lead end-to-end delivery of capital, fit-out, refurbishment, infrastructure, and workplace projects across a client portfolio in Sweden. Acting as Principal Contractor, you will drive safe, commercial, and best-in-class delivery while serving as the primary client interface and supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycle delivery across multiple concurrent projects within scope, budget, programme, and quality requirements.
• Maintain portfolio oversight, governance, and reporting across all assigned projects.
• Hold full P&L accountability, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and contractor procurement.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, Principal Contractor obligations, and all QHSE requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients, senior stakeholders, landlords, FM teams, and consultants.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships across all project levels, ensuring alignment of business requirements and project outcomes.
• Facilitate project governance through steering committees, progress meetings, and decision-making forums.
• Deliver high-quality communications, executive reports, and presentations tailored to senior audiences.
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, resolving issues early and maintaining confidence throughout the project lifecycle.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, inspire, and mentor multidisciplinary project teams including Project Managers, Project Supervisors, site teams, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture built on accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Coach and develop team members, supporting career progression and building internal project management capability.
• Set clear objectives, drive performance, and ensure the team has the tools, skills, and support needed to deliver consistently excellent outcomes.
• Champion best practices, lessons learned, and knowledge sharing across the wider project management community.

Business Development & Growth

• Leverage on-site presence and deep client relationships to identify and develop new project opportunities across the existing portfolio.
• Build and maintain a strong short-, medium-, and long-term project pipeline, supporting sustained business growth in Sweden.
• Actively network with clients, industry contacts, consultants, and supply chain partners to raise profile and generate leads.
• Support proposals, presentations, and client pursuits, contributing technical expertise and project references.
• Promote CBRE's project management capabilities through case studies, site visits, and industry engagement.
• Identify market trends and client needs to position the business competitively and drive strategic growth initiatives.

• 8-10+ years' project management experience in construction, fit-out, M&E, FM, or capital delivery.
• Proven Principal Contractor experience with strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent client-facing, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree in Project Management, Construction, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification: PMP, PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safely and/or SMSTS; strong CDM knowledge.
• Desirable: NEBOSH, Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM, CEng), or sustainability qualifications.

_Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change._

_We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. _

_Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community._

_SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable._

_Please find out more about us at [www.turnerandtownsend.com/](https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/)_

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