ABOUT CBRE GLOBAL WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS
ABOUT CBRE GLOBAL WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is part of the CBRE Group and has more than 140,000 employees globally. We deliver fully integrated solutions within real estate, facilities management and technology for owners, users and investors worldwide. As the world's leading provider of workplace services in 100 countries, GWS is committed to solving complex challenges throughout the building lifecycle.
At CBRE, we believe that diversity strengthens us and we welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences across industries to apply for vacant positions even if you do not match all elements of the required skills.
We are an employer that provides equal opportunities to all our employees and we do not discriminate against anyone based on gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
Join us in Oslo (hybrid role) and bring your unique expertise and skills to our team!
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role it is your responsibility to holistically manage our project department in Norway and assure, our country-wide projects are delivered in time and to our full client´s satisfaction. This includes developing and leading their teams in the safe delivery of projects ensuring sufficient training and development of talent. In addition to that you have the overall responsibility for generating a project sales pipeline to deliver revenue to our FM business by building relationships with our existing clients and supply partners. Last but not least, you need to ensure that all projects are managed to commercial agreements / contracts compliant with statutory regulations, are QHSE compliant and meet technical industry standards.
Your responsibilities in detail:
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Ensure safe, timely and on‑budget delivery of projects in line with standards, contracts, and governance requirements
- Manage all project risks (technical, commercial, statutory, and HSE)
- Lead regular project review meetings and ensure compliance with CDM and internal governance
- Recruit, develop and retain talent to support current and future project delivery
- Lead and support the team, including performance and people management
- Promote and uphold company values across the team
- Contribute to the strategic development of the business unit.
- Support internal communication through participation in management meetings, reporting and business updates
- Create case studies and encourage the use of new technologies and innovative approaches
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and shape project opportunities
- Host client visits, lead presentations and support key decision-maker engagements
- Negotiate contracts and resolve commercial issues both upstream and downstream
Business Development & Sales
- Identify, develop and win new project opportunities, building a strong long‑term pipeline
- Lead bid, tender and solution‑presentation processes
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to secure and grow business
- Accountable for achieving or exceeding the annual sales and financial targets
Financial & Commercial Management
- Drive project profitability through cost control and effective subcontractor management
- Oversee forecasting and the financial performance of the business unit
YOUR PROFILE
Experience & Qualifications
- Proven track record delivering projects safely in M&E, FM, construction or critical environments
- Experience identifying and developing new project opportunities
- P&L management and team leadership experience
- Skilled in preparing and presenting bids and proposals
- Technical or project management qualifications desirable
- Strong written and verbal communication and numeracy skills
Personal & Interpersonal Skills
- Strong communicator with excellent relationship‑building and influencing skills
- High integrity, self‑aware and motivated
- Confident in challenging the status quo and managing stakeholders effectively
- Work Style & Behaviour
- Highly organised, detail‑focused and able to prioritise
- Confident, energetic self‑starter
- Performs well under pressure and handles complex information
Leadership & Impact
- Inspiring leader with strong influencing abilities
- Communicates vision clearly; role model for customer excellence
- Politically astute and effective across the business
- Thinking & Problem‑Solving
- Analytical, creative, innovative and results‑driven
OUR BENEFITS
- A future proof job opportunity with guaranteed development prospects in one of the fastest growing FM markets worldwide
- A demanding role with a broad range of responsibilities and a high level of real management autonomy
- Work in an exceptionally motivated team
- Excellent training opportunities with internationally recognized, state of the art certifications, plus a structured onboarding through our “Welcome Days”
- Attractive compensation with annual increases, a performance based bonus, and many other additional benefits
- An international working environment with inspiring cross-border career opportunities
- A friendly and collegial atmosphere paired with a dynamic and creative working culture
- DIVERSITY, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, and WORK LIFE BALANCE are part of our lived values!
Do you need more reasons to join CBRE? Check out our awards:
- TOP Company 2026 (Kununu)
- Commitment to Diversity and Talent Development Award 2025 (Datacloud Global Awards)
- Outstanding Contribution to Skills and Training Award 2025 (DCS Awards)
- Best Data Centre Operator 2025 (Data Centre World Awards)
- Best Places to Work 2024 (GlobeSt)
- Best Workplace for Wellbeing 2024 (Indeed)
- Best Company for Career Growth 2024 (Wall Street Journal)
ARE YOU THE "HEAD OF PROJECTS" WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
If yes, please submit your CV (no cover letter needed), including your availability and salary expectations, via our application system.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI during the application and interview process.
