Capital Projects Director, EMEA
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Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
February 13, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
London
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Salary
£84,500 - £156,000 /year
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Career level
Director / Executive
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Experience
4 – 7 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Capital Projects Director, EMEA, based out of their corporate offices in London, United Kingdom. This appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognized financial organization that combines entrepreneurial empowerment, disciplined risk governance, and a merit-based career trajectory.
Corporate Operations Group steers the technological infrastructure, operational platforms, enterprise data ecosystems, and business services supporting Macquarie’s worldwide operations. In this role, the successful candidate will work alongside seasoned industry professionals to optimize mission-critical processes, manage risk effectively, and deliver commercially impactful solutions across key markets.
Opportunity Overview & Quick Facts
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- As part of the core Real Estate Leadership team, you will drive multiyear, complex real estate and construction programs, including the delivery of an upcoming in-situ office refurbishment project.
- Bringing a people-first mindset, placing value on the end-user experience, combining empathy and strong leadership with a willingness to remain hands-on and actively involved throughout the project lifecycle.
- Setting long term project strategy across EMEA, including phasing, budgeting, and delivery planning.
- Supervise and coordinate strategic project planning, governance, approvals and cost management, shaping cross functional collaboration and guiding multi disciplinary teams of designers, architects, engineers, and service providers.
- Partnering closely with Communications, Change Management, Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, acting as the primary interface between leadership, business units and outsourced project delivery teams.
- Execute and drive develop strong project briefs that clearly define scope, options, sourcing, schedule, and budget.
- Through your leadership, you will ensure that projects meet quality, safety and risk standards while enabling innovation and continuous improvement across the portfolio.
- This role offers a unique opportunity to combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, shaping the future of our workplaces across EMEA while building a broader career within Corporate Real Estate.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- In-house or consultancy capital projects leadership experience with strong ownership from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with regional and organisational priorities.
- Ability to build trusted relationships across senior leadership teams, business functions and external partners to drive aligned project delivery.
- Act as the primary interface between business units and project teams, translating complex, multi‑disciplinary projects into clear, actionable updates.
- Lead and govern external partners and multi‑disciplinary teams, including project managers, architects, designers and engineering consultants.
- Commercial judgement, ensuring accurate cost, schedule, scope and risk management while meeting compliance and safety standards.
- Experience in sustainable design and operations, alongside deep knowledge of construction practices, customer experience and managing competing priorities, is highly valuable.
- Education in field such as Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management is advantageous.
What Macquarie Offers
- Market-Leading Rewards: Competitive base remuneration supplemented by performance-linked incentive programs.
- Flexible Work Frameworks: Modern hybrid working arrangements supporting professional productivity and personal balance.
- Professional Development: Clear internal mobility pathways, technical skill enhancement, and professional accreditation support.
- Comprehensive Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programs, holistic healthcare coverage, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
- Global Network & Impact: Collaborative engagement with cross-border teams across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly on Macquarie Careers Portal
This position is actively accepting candidate submissions. Access the official Macquarie Group recruitment platform to review comprehensive operational criteria and lodge your formal application.
