Head of Corporate Real Estate & Site Management

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company seeks a Head of Corporate Real Estate & Site Management to shape strategic direction for its real estate portfolio across multiple regions. The role involves overseeing facilities, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing employee productivity and satisfaction. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in the real estate market, strong leadership skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex business environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial/corporate real estate, including acquisitions and space optimisation.
• Strong negotiation skills with vendors and experience managing large budgets.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills in a global business.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and management of real estate and facilities.
• Manage the real estate portfolio, including acquisitions and tenant management.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and promote a safe working environment.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial Acumen

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Compliance

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guildford, United Kingdom

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Seeking a Head of Corporate Real Estate & Site Management. This role offers a unique chance to shape the strategic direction of a global real estate portfolio, ensuring that physical spaces and travel operations align seamlessly with business objectives and enhance employee productivity and satisfaction.

The role will oversee the strategic planning, commercial management, and optimisation of a diverse real estate portfolio, encompassing approximately 25 offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia-Pacific. This pivotal role also includes the efficient running of facilities, workplace coordination, travel, and health & safety for all sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Plan Development and Management: Craft and execute a comprehensive strategy for real estate, facilities, travel, and health & safety that aligns with the company's long-term goals.
- Portfolio Management: Manage the company's real estate portfolio, including leasing, tenant management, acquisitions, dispositions, and space optimisation.
- Workplace Strategy: Design and implement strategies that enhance employee experience, productivity, and collaboration, including workplace operations and reception services.
- Facilities Management: Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of all company facilities, including sustainability initiatives and eco-friendly practices.
- Travel Management: Oversee travel operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective arrangements for employees.
- Commercial Management: Handle commercial aspects of site operations, including budgeting, vendor contracts, and financial efficiency.
- Health & Safety: Develop and implement policies to ensure compliance and promote a safe working environment.
- Budget Management: Manage the integrated budget for real estate, facilities, travel, and health & safety, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
- Vendor Management: Maintain relationships with external vendors to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align site management initiatives with business needs.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Extensive experience in the commercial/corporate real estate market, including leasing, acquisitions, and space optimisation.
- Strong negotiation skills with vendors and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
- Robust financial acumen with experience managing large commercial budgets.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead in a complex, global business environment.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage diverse teams and operations across different regions.
- Strong understanding of compliance and health & safety requirements, with the ability to adhere to regulations.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.