Regional Real Estate Coordinator

Etex; Zaventem; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Etex is looking for a Regional Real Estate Coordinator to lead a regional portfolio across Africa, Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East and parts of Europe. You will drive operational excellence, manage budgets and forecasts, and ensure governance and ESG standards are applied in all real estate activities.

The role requires strong project management, cross‑functional collaboration, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Real estate experience, ideally in an industrial setting.
• Strong project management across industrial and real estate projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across cultures.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Ability to operate in a matrix organization.
• Knowledge of ACM and internal systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to real estate KPIs and align with corporate policies.
• Maintain accurate real estate data with regional network.
• Implement asset optimization and resolve compliance issues.
• Coordinate regional real estate network and report to Head of Real Estate.
• Manage budgets and forecasts for real estate activities.
• Lead regional operations to ensure alignment and excellence.
• Oversee all real estate activities in the region.
• Liaise between corporate real estate and regional operations.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

On-site experience

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Location: Zaventem, BE

At Etex, our purpose is building better together. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us as Regional Real Estate Coordinatorand drive operational excellence!

The Regional Real Estate Coordinator will manage a portfolio representing 30% of the complete real estate book value of the group. The portfolio will include the region of Africa, Asia, Pacifica, Middle East and specific projects in Europe.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to real estate business KPIs and ensure alignment with corporate policies, adapting standards to local context.
• Maintain accurate real estate data in coordination with the Real Estate database manager.
• Implement and monitor asset optimization strategies; identify, elevate, and resolve compliance issues (environmental, functional, economic).
• Coordinate and provide functional leadership to the regional real estate network; report to the Head of Real Estate.
• Support and deliver major divestment projects within the assigned scope.
• Ensure adherence to governance, Delegation of Authority, and ethical standards in all real estate transactions.
• Organize site reviews, audit real estate performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct benchmarking and performance reviews to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support implementation of standards for new builds and renovations, including CSR/ESG criteria.
• Ensure consistent reporting routines and maintain effective top-down and bottom-up communication.
• Oversee and be accountable for all real estate activities within the assigned region.
• Act as the key liaison between corporate real estate and regional operations.
• Manage budgets and prepare forecasts for real estate activities.
• Lead and coordinate regional real estate operations to ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence.

What You'll Bring

• Professional qualification or proven experience in real estate, ideally within an industrial environment.
• Strong project management expertise, particularly across industrial and real estate projects.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong internal and external networks.
• Comfort operating within matrix organizational structures.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Strategic and forward-thinking mindset with strong prioritization capabilities.
• High level of organization and attention to detail, with the ability to structure and present data effectively.
• Fluency in both French and English.
• Solid knowledge of legal aspects related to real estate.
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of ACM and relevant internal systems.
• Proficiency in tools such as SAP (as implemented in the organization) and Power BI.
• Practical on-site experience handling subcontractors and operational challenges.
• Competence in tender preparation, subcontractor management, reporting, and financial follow-up.
• Strong understanding of real estate practices and regulatory frameworks.

Why Join Us

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023! And one of the top companies to grow your career in Belgium in 2023 according to LinkedIn!
• Our culture - we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work.