Senior Real Estate Manager

Water Technologies; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Manager to manage their EMEA property portfolio. In this strategic role, you'll oversee lease administration, transaction management, and site development initiatives, contributing significantly to business impact across European operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in real estate and project management, with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in industrial asset and portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of real estate fundamentals and capital structures.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and property compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational lease transaction and negotiation projects.
• Manage lease administration for office, industrial, and laboratory facilities.
• Oversee site dispositions, including sales and lease-backs.

Skills

Real estate fundamentals

Lease administration

Project management

Negotiation skills

Google Workspace proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, real estate, accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Lease database management systems

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Peterborough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

01.08.2025

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15.09.2025

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Job Description:

Water Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Manager to join our Corporate Real Estate team. This strategic position offers the opportunity to shape our European real estate portfolio while working with regional leadership across operations in over 60 countries.

The role involves comprehensive management of our EMEA property portfolio, including lease administration, transaction management, and strategic site development. Working directly with the Global Director of Real Estate, you will have the autonomy to drive initiatives that create significant business impact.

What are the Day-to-Day Duties?

• Lead operational lease transaction and negotiation projects and ensure timely completion
• Manage lease administration for office, industrial, and laboratory facilities
• Execute lease abstractions and documentation into real estate management systems
• Oversee site dispositions, including sales and lease-backs
• Partner with legal teams on complex commercial contract negotiations
• Develop and maintain property database systems
• Coordinate workspace planning and site relocations
• Support environmental compliance and site restoration projects

Qualifications

What Skills and Experience Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, real estate, accounting, finance, or related field, or industry experience
• Proven track record in industrial asset and portfolio management
• Experience with lease database management systems
• Strong understanding of real estate fundamentals and capital structures
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and property compliance
• Expertise in workspace planning and facility operations
• Proficiency with Google Workspace applications
• Experience in partnering with legal counsel and environmental consultants
• Understanding of chemical storage and logistics requirements
• Project management capabilities for complex real estate transactions
• Fluency in English is essential; additional European languages are advantageous

Additional Information

Water Technologies is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer emphasizing diversity, inclusion, equity, and gender equality in our workplace.

If you have extensive real estate portfolio management experience, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to drive strategic property initiatives across European markets, we invite you to apply for this senior position.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and considers all applications equally, without discrimination.