Account Director

CBRE Local UK

Remote-friendly
The Opportunity

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We're looking for an experienced and strategic Account Director to lead large high-profile client contracts, driving operational excellence, commercial performance, and long-term growth.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for shaping service delivery, building strong client relationships, and ensuring contractual commitments are consistently met and exceeded.



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary contract team to deliver exceptional FM services
  • Ensure full compliance with contractual, financial, and operational requirements
  • Identify and deliver opportunities for contract growth, increased profitability, and service expansion
  • Develop and deliver financial plans, including revenue, profit, cost control, and debt reduction
  • Maintain strong, trusted relationships with key client stakeholders
  • Drive a high-performance culture, with a focus on safety, people development, and service excellence
  • Ensure robust HSE standards are embedded across CBRE teams and supply chain partners
  • Implement effective staffing structures to support operational demands and business continuity
  • Support new business activity through solution development, presentations, and contract mobilisation
  • Promote CBRE's RISE values and collaborative ways of working across the business


About You

  • Proven experience at Account Director / Senior Contract Manager level within hard services (essential)
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L and driving contract growth
  • Experienced in leading, developing, and structuring high-performing teams
  • Regional/national portfolio management
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A natural leader with the ability to motivate, influence, and inspire
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capability
  • Organised and resilient, with the ability to perform in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
  • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally (with occasional overnight stays)


Why CBRE GWS?

  • Work with a global leader in facilities and real estate services
  • Opportunity to lead strategic, high-impact client accounts
  • Career development and progression within a market-leading organisation
  • A culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and excellence
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