EMEA Real Estate & Facilities Manager

Our client is a major multinational provider of software and services to telecommunications service providers globally.

The EMEA Real Estate & Facilities manager will manage and lead the day-to- day operations and real estate of the business paying special attention to the premises on which the business is located.

What will your job look like?
 You will be responsible for defining and planning the FM and RE
strategy within the region which addresses the  goals and objectives
 You will plan and manage end-2-end projects within the region (building
works, renovations, space allocation, etc.)
 You will supervise FM & RE experts, maintenance employees,
contractors and vendors
 You will plan, manage and monitor FM ; RE suppliers/vendors vs. to
contracts
 You will ensure implementation of safety & security procedures on site
as per local safety requirements as well as per the company policy
 You will be responsible for properly maintenance of company premises
and equipment, ensure cleanliness of sites, provide high standard
catering services where needed
 You will encourage innovative activities aligned with business needs and
supporting business growth and customer satisfaction
 You will be responsible for the RE budget within the region
 You will lead consolidation activities within the region to maximize ROI
from building and assets usage
 You will coordinate lease renewals in collaboration with business units
and procurement

 You will seek to understand the business challenges and requirements -
translate them into tasks and projects to support business & ensure
smooth and safe working environment within the region
 You will manage 5-100 sites directly or indirectly, manages 5-10
employees directly, manage matrix contractors and vendors contracts.
Managed small, medium and big projects with different level of
complexities

All you need is...
 Bachelors degree Civil engineering or electrical engineering degree is
required, as well as proven experience in facilities and Real Estate
areas
 7+ years of experience in similar jobs
 Basic experience in financial planning & control and/ or inspection and
auditing
 Experience in project management from planning to execution
 Proven experience in managerial roles and/ or matrix management