Head of Projects - Principal Delivery, Sweden

About the role

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Head of Projects to lead its Principal Delivery team across Sweden. Principal Delivery is an alternative delivery model in which the firm contracts directly with clients and manages downstream vendors, overseeing budgets, risk, schedule, quality and facilities while handling administration, procurement and payments. The role is hybrid and high impact: initially hands-on with project delivery and country management, then moving to a strategic leadership position focused on scaling the offering, driving sales pipelines and building a high-performing team. Location is Stockholm, with regional travel across Sweden and the Nordics.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, build and mentor the Principal Delivery team across Sweden and the Nordics, recruiting, training and retaining a top-tier project management team.
• Ensure safe, compliant delivery of all projects in line with QHSE standards, local legislation and corporate governance.
• Own the sales pipeline, go out to market to win new projects, develop and manage bids and tenders, and build partnerships with supply partners and clients.
• Manage monthly P&Ls, oversee financial planning, work with subcontractors and suppliers to maximise margins, and maintain positive cash flow with debt controlled under 60 days.
• Chair monthly project review meetings with key internal stakeholders.

Required profile

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in customer-facing roles for blue-chip companies.
• 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) in construction or facilities management.
• Bachelor's degree and/or professional charter (e.g. Chartered Building Surveyor, CIOB, Chartered Engineer).
• Experience of business development, contract negotiation and financial accountability.

Required skills

• Business development and negotiation of major contracts.
• Strong leadership and communication across all business levels.
• Understanding of CAPEX planning, risk management and statutory compliance.
• Good IT skills, including MS Project, Word, Excel and Outlook.