Job Title
Head of Design & BuildJob Description Summary
The Senior Project Manager provides project management experience to designated projects and assignments for a particular client account, property portfolio, or large facility/complex through interaction with the client, property or facility management team, and project management staffJob Description
Head of Design & Build – IrelandLocation: Dublin (National Remit)
Cushman & Wakefield – Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a senior, contractor-side Design & Build leader to establish and scale a new Design & Build division within our Ireland business.
This role is suited to an experienced construction delivery professional, likely from a main contractor or established D&B platform, who has led teams, delivered complex projects, and understands how to structure and govern a full design & build service from the ground up.
Reporting into Ireland leadership and aligned with UK & EMEA counterparts, you will build the operating model, governance framework and go-to-market strategy for a long-term growth service line.
The OpportunityThis is a strategic build-out role.
The long-term plan is to develop a substantial Ireland-based Design & Build team including construction project managers, design managers and technical specialists. Initially, you will establish the structure, governance and delivery standards before scaling headcount.
You will:
Establish and lead Cushman & Wakefield’s Ireland Design & Build platform
Develop the operating model, governance structure and risk framework
Define the commercial strategy and revenue targets
Shape marketing campaigns and brand positioning for the new service line
Lead delivery of complex D&B projects
Build and grow a high-performing delivery team
Create and implement the Ireland Design & Build business plan
Establish strong commercial governance, reporting and risk controls
Develop procurement strategy, contractor frameworks and supply chain models
Align the service with wider PDS growth objectives
Lead client engagement and secure new D&B instructions
Develop strong occupier and developer relationships across Ireland
Shape marketing strategy and targeted campaigns to position the service
Lead pitches, fee proposals and commercial negotiations
Provide executive oversight across live projects
Ensure robust programme, cost and risk management
Maintain statutory, regulatory and H&S compliance
Ensure consistent quality and brand alignment
Recruit and scale a contractor-minded D&B team
Drive performance, utilisation and margin management
Embed a delivery-focused, commercially disciplined culture
This role requires a strong contractor-side leader rather than a pure advisory consultant.
Essential:
Proven experience within a main contractor or established Design & Build organisation
Experience leading construction delivery teams
Strong commercial acumen and P&L understanding
Experience establishing governance and delivery frameworks
Track record delivering complex commercial projects
Strong knowledge of procurement routes, contracts and risk allocation
Degree-qualified in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, Surveying or similar
Desirable:
Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM or equivalent)
Experience transitioning contractor capability into a consultancy environment
Experience building or scaling a new business unit
Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
Skills Required
- Proven experience within a main contractor or established Design & Build organisation
- Experience leading construction delivery teams
- Strong commercial acumen and P&L understanding
- Experience establishing governance and delivery frameworks
- Track record delivering complex commercial projects
- Strong knowledge of procurement routes, contracts and risk allocation
- Degree-qualified in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, Surveying or similar
- Chartered status (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM or equivalent)
- Experience transitioning contractor capability into a consultancy environment
- Experience building or scaling a new business unit
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.
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What We Do
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
