Overview The Head of Projects will lead our Principal Delivery function and oversee a portfolio of projects from mobilisation through to completion. You will be responsible for leading project teams, driving commercial performance, ensuring safe and successful delivery, and growing our project pipeline through strong customer relationships. This is a senior leadership role for someone who can balance strategy, operational delivery, people leadership, and commercial accountability.
What is the Principal Delivery model This is an alternative delivery model in which T&T contracts directly with our clients and downstream vendors. In this model, T&T manages, allocates risk and budget for schedule and quality and facilities, all administrative, procurement, and payment processes for suppliers.
Directly involved in:
Procurement
Contractor management
Supply chain decisions
Accountable for:
Cost
schedule
outcomes
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Delivery
Lead a portfolio of projects to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery
Manage and develop Project Managers and delivery teams
Drive consistent project standards, governance, and best practice
Support major or challenged projects as senior escalation lead
Commercial Performance
Own portfolio P&L, revenue, margin, and cash performance
Approve bids, pricing, and tender submissions
Improve profitability through effective forecasting, cost control, and change management
Client & Growth
Build strong client relationships and act as senior point of contact
Identify new opportunities within existing accounts
Support business development and strategic growth plans
Supply Chain & Compliance
Oversee procurement, subcontractor performance, and delivery partners
Ensure compliance with HSE, CDM, and company governance standards
Promote a strong safety-first culture
Skills and Experience
Experience in construction, fit-out, M&E, FM, infrastructure, or capital projects
Proven experience leading multiple projects or a project portfolio
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
Track record of building and leading high-performing teams
Excellent stakeholder and client management skills
Disclaimer: Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE GWS, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.
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