Head of Projects

Location: Stockholm Sweden (with regional travel across Sweden and the Nordics)
Languages: Fluent in both Swedish and English. 

About the Role 

We are seeking a dynamic Head of Projects to lead our Principal Delivery team across Sweden. In this pivotal role you will be the driving force behind growing our existing client accounts and actively going out to market to secure new businessall while championing and expanding our Principal Delivery model.

What is Principal Delivery

Principal Delivery is an alternative delivery model in which we contract directly with our clients and downstream vendors. Under this model we manage allocate risk and oversee budgets for schedules quality and facilities while taking full ownership of all administrative procurement and payment processes for suppliers.

This is a high-impact hybrid leadership role. Initially you will take a hands-on approach to project delivery alongside country management. As the project volume grows and the team expands the role will transition into a strategic senior leadership position focused on scaling our Principal Delivery offerings across the region driving sales pipelines and building a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Lead Principal Delivery: Lead inspire and grow our Principal Delivery team across Sweden and the Nordics driving an alternative delivery model that directly contracts with clients and manages downstream vendors.

• Build and Mentor: Recruit train and retain a top-tier project management team conducting regular performance reviews and fostering a culture of excellence.

• Governance & Safety: Ensure the safe compliant delivery of all projects in strict adherence to QHSE standards local legislation and corporate governance.

Business Development & Sales

• Drive Growth: Take overall responsibility for generating sales pipelines and exceeding annual financial targets through proactive business development and client acquisition.

• Secure New Works: Go out to market to win new projects develop and manage bids/tenders and lead the sales process through innovative solutions and client presentations.

• Forge Partnerships: Build strong relationships with supply partners and clients to bring innovative cost-effective solutions to the market under the Principal Delivery framework.

Financial & Commercial Management

• P&L Accountability: Manage monthly P&Ls oversee financial planning and ensure project costs are fully accountable and recoverable.

• Maximize Margins: Leverage margins by working strategically with subcontractors and suppliers to reduce costs without compromising quality.

• Cash Flow & Reporting: Maintain positive cash flow ensure debt control under 60 days and chair monthly project review meetings with key internal stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

Experience & Background

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working for blue-chip companies in a customer-facing capacity.

• Proven track record of leading growing and scaling a project management business unit.

• Extensive hands-on experience managing large complex operational projects (up to $5M) within the Construction or Facilities Management (FM) industry.

• Bachelors Degree and/or professional chartership (e.g. Chartered Building Surveyor CIOB or Chartered Engineer in Construction Mechanical Electrical or Civil).

Skills & Competencies

• Business Development: Demonstrated success in driving financial growth securing new works and negotiating major contracts.

• Leadership & Communication: Exceptional ability to inspire cross-functional teams and communicate effectively across all business levels.

• Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of best-in-class CAPEX planning risk management and statutory compliance.

• Administrative Proficiency: Good IT skills including MS Project Word Excel and Outlook.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive autonomous and confident with strong commercial acumen.

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.

• Adaptable flexible and comfortable navigating a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications :

• Proven track record of leading and growing projects business.
• Track record of successfully managing large complex operational projects (up to $5M) with extensive hands-on project management experience within Construction / FM industry.
• Ability to inspire and lead a Projects business unit in the Corporate environment
• Customer awareness and relationship management skills.
• Ability to identify the need for and successfully manage change.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the business including effective written and oral communication.
• Demonstrate previous experience of business development and accountability for financial success.
• Demonstrate previous experience of contract negotiation.
• A minimum of 10 years experience working for blue chip companies in a customer facing capacity.
• Bachelors Degree; Chartered Building Surveyor; CIOB Chartered Engineer (Construction Mechanical Electrical and/or Civil
• Good IT skills (MS Project Word Excel MS Outlook)
• Good communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Understanding of best-in-class CAPEX planning

Ytterligare information :

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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time