Senior Real Estate Manager

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

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Real Estate Manager to oversee the management of industrial assets across Europe. The role will involve lease negotiations, portfolio management, and strategic site development. The ideal candidate possesses a background in engineering or finance, a strong understanding of real estate fundamentals, and fluency in English, with additional European languages as a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in industrial asset and portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of capital structures and environmental compliance.
• Experience in partnering with legal counsel and environmental consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational lease transaction and negotiation projects.
• Manage lease administration for office, industrial, and laboratory facilities.
• Develop and maintain property database systems.

Skills

Industrial asset management

Lease negotiation

Real estate fundamentals

Project management

Fluent English

Education

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

Tools

Lease database management systems

Job description

Job Description

Senior Real Estate Manager

Location

Based from any Water Tech office in : Milan | Madrid | Budapest | Paris | UK

This is a strategic real estate management position, not a facilities management or commercial office-only role. Our candidate will have substantial experience managing industrial assets - manufacturing facilities, laboratories, warehouses, or utilities infrastructure.

Overview

Water Tech is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Manager to join our Real Estate team. This strategic position offers the opportunity to shape our European real estate portfolio while working with regional leadership.

The role involves comprehensive management of our 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.

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 and Experience

• 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
• 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 essential, additional European languages advantageous

Please apply with the ENGLISH version of your CV for screening purposes.

Additional Information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.