Head of Design

**Job Title**

Head of Design & Construction DACH (m/w/d)
**Job Description Summary**

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to head its Design & Build business across the DACH region. As Head of Design & Construction, you will be responsible for driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and innovation within the Project & Development Services (PDS) team. This role carries full P&L accountability and people leadership responsibilities.

This is a growth-focused role, requiring a forward-thinking mindset to drive innovation—particularly through technological integration across project management, controlling, and finance. Strengthening supplier and partner networks, as well as enhancing collaboration across Cushman & Wakefield’s EMEA platform, will be key to success.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and expand the Design & Build business across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
- Own and manage full P&L responsibility for the business unit.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of design and construction professionals.
- Ensure compliance with regional technical and regulatory standards throughout all project phases.
- Deliver fit-out projects for office, retail, and lab spaces with excellence and client-centricity.
- Drive innovation in service delivery, including end-to-end technological integration across project, controlling, and finance functions.
- Strengthen and expand Cushman & Wakefield’s supplier and partner ecosystem.
- Foster close collaboration with internal teams across PDS, leasing, and sustainability.
- Enhance cross-border cooperation within the Cushman & Wakefield EMEA network.
- Lead business development efforts and maintain strong relationships with investors, landlords, occupiers, and construction partners.
- Represent Cushman & Wakefield in industry forums and client engagements across the DACH region.

**Knowledge & Experience**:

- Minimum 10 years of experience in design and construction, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Strong technical and regulatory knowledge of construction practices in the DACH region.
- Proven experience in managing P&L and leading teams within large, matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and implement technology-driven solutions in project delivery.
- Experience in managing supplier relationships and building strategic partnerships.
- Deep understanding of fit-out processes for office, retail, and lab environments.
- Proven ability to work effectively in cross-cultural, multilingual environments.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across geographies.
- Established network within the real estate and construction industry.
- Sales and business development affinity with a strategic growth mindset.
- Fluency in German and English (minimum C1 level in both languages).
- University degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.

**What we offer**:
Early assumption of responsibility, flat hierarchies and an international and modern working environment, attractive and performance-related remuneration, flexible working hours, 30 vacation days plus special leave days, further training and development opportunities, company pension scheme.
- We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes._

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