Facilities Director

EUROPACOLLEGE; West-Vlaanderen; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

International working environment

Permanent Belgian contract

Competitive remuneration

Meal vouchers

Transportation allowance

Hospitalisation insurance

Group insurance

Telework up to 2 days per week

Telework allowance

European integration project

Résumé du poste

EUROPACOLLEGE in Bruges seeks a Facilities Director to lead the Facilities Office, oversee catering, housekeeping and technical services, and drive infrastructure and asset management across Bruges and Tirana.

You will plan maintenance, coordinate contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage the budget, with a hands-on leadership style and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, construction, or facility management.
• 7–10 years of professional experience in facilities or property management.
• Knowledge of Belgian building regulations and sustainability principles.
• Experience with public procurement is a strong asset.
• Strong financial and budget-management skills.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage the Facilities Office in Bruges and support coordinators.
• Develop and implement long-term infrastructure and asset management strategy.
• Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Prepare technical specifications, project plans and cost estimates.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors and suppliers; ensure quality, budget, timing.
• Ensure compliance with Belgian building regulations and health and safety.
• Maintain relationships with service providers and authorities.
• Support public procurement and manage relevant contracts.
• Manage Facilities Office budget and resource allocation.
• Promote harmonised facilities standards across Bruges campus and Tirana branch.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering or related field

Description du poste

Based in Bruges, the Facilities Director will be reporting directly to the Rector. The role oversees the general services, catering, housekeeping and technical services teams, while acting as the lead expert for infrastructure projects, asset management and technical compliance.

The main tasks and responsibilities of the Facilities Director will include:

• Lead and manage the Facilities Office in Bruges, providing guidance and support to the Catering and Housekeeping Coordinators within the team;
• Develop and implement a long-term infrastructure and asset management strategy, ensuring the preservation, innovation and sustainability of the College's building portfolio;
• Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities across the College buildings and technical installations;
• Prepare technical specifications, project plans and cost estimates for infrastructure investments and renovation projects;
• Coordinate and supervise contractors and technical suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality, budgetary and timing requirements;
• Ensure compliance with Belgian building regulations and health and safety requirements in close collaboration with the Prevention Advisor;
• Build and maintain effective relationships with service providers, public authorities and other external stakeholders;
• Prepare and support public procurement procedures in collaboration with the Legal Advisor and manage relevant contracts;
• Manage the Facilities Office budget, ensuring sound financial planning and resource allocation;
• Promote harmonised facilities standards across the Bruges campus and the Tirana branch, including regular on-site visits and remote support.

Profiel

For the position of Facilities Director, the College is looking for a technically strong facilities professional with proven leadership experience and a hands‑on approach to infrastructure and facilities management.

Candidates should bring:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in industrial or civil engineering, construction, electromechanics, building technologies, facility management or a related technical field;
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of professional experience in facilities or property management, technical operations, construction or infrastructure development;
• Experience with public procurement is considered a strong asset;
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, technical infrastructure and asset management principles;
• Good understanding of Belgian building regulations, sustainability principles and compliance obligations;
• Sound financial and budget‑management skills;
• Excellent command of Dutch and English; knowledge of French is an asset;
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously;
• Service‑oriented, proactive and collaborative approach;
• Strong communication, stakeholder‑management and leadership skills.

Aanbod

• A pleasant and stimulating international working environment;
• An employment contract under Belgian law of indefinite duration;
• A competitive remuneration;
• A comprehensive benefits package including legal holiday pay, end‑of‑year bonus, meal vouchers, transportation allowance, hospitalisation insurance, and group insurance;
• Legal holidays plus two additional public holidays (9th of May and 11th of July) and eight closing days during the winter break;
• A telework policy of up to two days per week, together with a telework allowance;
• A unique opportunity to contribute to a renowned project of European integration.