Location: Cairo, Egypt
Job Type: Contract
Work Level: Director
Division: CBRE Excellerate
Company Primary Industry: Facilities Services
Job Functional Area: Engineering
Posted Date: 17 February 2026
Closing Date: 21 April 2026

About the Company

CBRE Excellerate is a market leader in commercial real estate services and investments, delivering an integrated suite of high-quality services across Africa and the Middle East. The organisation provides facilities management, advisory and transaction services, and project management solutions to predominantly corporate clients operating on contracted service models across regional and global portfolios.

As part of a global powerhouse, CBRE Excellerate offers a dynamic environment that promotes an entrepreneurial mindset, collaboration with top-tier professionals, and access to world-class resources that support continuous professional growth.

Position Overview

CBRE Excellerate is seeking an experienced MDP Lead to be based in Cairo, Egypt, on a contract basis. This senior leadership role operates at Director level and is responsible for overseeing the delivery of project and programme services across the Market.

The MDP Lead acts as the single point of contact (SPOC) within the Market, working closely with local and regional stakeholders to ensure that all projects are delivered in line with Master and Local Service Agreements (MSA/LSA). The role ensures strong governance, risk management, sustainability, and value optimisation while aligning delivery outcomes with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

This opportunity is ideal for senior professionals seeking PMO leadership roles, engineering project director positions, and facilities services leadership contracts within a multinational environment.

Purpose of the Role

The primary purpose of the MDP Lead is to manage and govern the delivery of capital programmes and project services across the Market, ensuring consistency, compliance, and performance excellence.

The role focuses on effective project governance, stakeholder engagement, sustainability integration, and financial control to support client transformation initiatives and long-term portfolio objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Programme and Project Delivery

Manage the capital programme for the Market, ensuring alignment with client policies, industry standards, and risk management procedures
Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and agreed timelines

Governance, Risk and Compliance

Maintain governance oversight across all projects, contracts, and vendors
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards, monitor performance, and address non-compliance
Lead Stage Gate Reviews and ensure adherence to internal procedures and governance frameworks

Sustainability and Value Management

Develop and implement sustainability plans across the capital programme
Embed supply chain efficiencies and lead vendor management initiatives
Monitor supplier performance to support client transformation and value optimisation

Quality and Performance Management

Develop and implement a quality control plan to ensure high-quality project delivery
Monitor project KPIs and lead internal and external performance assessments
Provide cost-saving recommendations and manage change requests effectively

Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

Lead the recruitment, training, and ongoing support of the PM team
Manage stakeholder engagement across local and regional levels
Act as the primary contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and improvement opportunities
Oversee team performance to ensure successful and consistent project execution

Financial and Procurement Oversight

Manage capital programme budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and cost control
Oversee procurement strategies and ensure contracts are fit for purpose
Manage supplier due diligence and ongoing contract performance

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in project management and PMO leadership
Experience working with multinational corporations
Strong knowledge of project governance, contract management, budget control, and risk mitigation

Skills and Experience

Strong business acumen with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams
Proven stakeholder management and communication capabilities
Ability to work autonomously in dynamic and non-standard working environments
Experience within the banking sector is preferred

These competencies are essential for professionals pursuing PMO lead jobs, engineering director roles, and capital programme leadership positions in facilities services environments.

Why Join CBRE Excellerate

This role offers the opportunity to shape and lead complex capital programmes within a globally recognised real estate services organisation. The position provides exposure to large-scale, multi-market portfolios, senior stakeholder engagement, and strategic programme leadership.

Professionals in this role benefit from a collaborative culture, access to global expertise, and the opportunity to contribute to transformational client outcomes across the Middle East and Africa.

POPIA and Data Protection

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How to Apply

Candidates who meet the leadership, technical, and strategic requirements are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

👉 Apply for MDP Lead – Cairo, Egypt

Applications close on 21 April 2026. If you do not receive feedback after the recruitment process, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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