Property Manager

WDP - Warehouses with brains; Breda; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

iPhone

Bonus scheme

Insurance package

Job summary

WDP, a leading logistics real estate group, seeks a Property Manager reporting to the Head of Property Management Netherlands. You will manage a portfolio of Dutch buildings, act as the primary contact for tenants, contractors, and authorities, and lead refurbishments and small renovations with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You bring a HBO/MBO degree in construction or a technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience, fluency in Dutch and strong English, and a hands-on, proactive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s HBO or MBO in construction or a technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in Dutch with strong working knowledge of English.
• Stress-resistant with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with Planon or SAP is a plus.
• Knowledge of NEN 2767 condition assessments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Technical management of a portfolio of buildings in the Netherlands; main contact for tenants, contractors, and authorities.
• Organizing interventions for technical issues; decide on contracting and ensure follow-up.
• Manage long-term technical maintenance and preventive measures.
• Oversee maintenance contracts and ensure compliance with inspections, fire safety, etc.
• Prepare annual maintenance plans and budgets; report to internal teams and tenants.
• Coordinate tenders and framework agreements for maintenance; evaluate procedures.

Skills

Dutch language

English proficiency

MS Office

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s HBO or MBO in construction/technical field

Tools

Planon

SAP

Job description

Attracting top talent in logistics real estate means daring to dream big and deliver excellence. At WDP, the market leader in the Benelux and Romania and active in France, Germany, Spain and Italy, we’re shaping the future of logistics with pride and innovation. As a listed BE-REIT on Euronext Brussels (BEL20) and Amsterdam (AEX), with a market cap of around €9 billion, we offer you the stability and ambition to build your career.

Your mission

As a Property Manager, you report to the Head of Property Management Netherlands.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Technical management of a portfolio of various buildings located in the Netherlands. In this role, you are the main point of contact for tenants, contractors, and official authorities.
• Organizing interventions whenever a technical issue arises. You decide whether to engage contractors and ensure full follow-up.
• Managing technical maintenance and prevention over the long term.
• Managing and coordinating maintenance contracts and ensuring compliance with legal obligations regarding inspections, fire safety, etc.
• Preparing annual maintenance and repair plans and budgets; you report on these both internally and to tenants.
• Organizing regular tenders, together with your fellow Property Managers, to conclude market-based framework agreements for maintenance. You also periodically evaluate existing procedures within the team (e.g. notifications, damage claims), adjust them where necessary, and report on this to tenants.
• Acting as project manager for refurbishments and small renovation projects: you are responsible from the organization of price requests, selection of subcontractors, and supervision of the works, to site safety and final delivery.
• Co-responsible for the monitoring and follow-up of repair and maintenance activities related to solar panel installations.
• Through your regular contacts with tenants, you support the sales team by identifying business opportunities and proactively introducing ideas or new initiatives related to sustainability, which you discuss with colleagues and management.
• Introducing and implementing proposals for the further professionalization of the property (facility) management department.
• Keeping up to date with recent laws and regulations.
• Administrative management: updating as-built files, inspection certificates, correspondence, requesting quotes, following up on orders, approving invoices, etc.

Here's your profile

• You hold a Bachelor’s HBO or MBO degree in construction or a technical field, complemented by solid technical knowledge, and you can demonstrate at least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• You are fluent in Dutch and have a strong working knowledge of English.
• You are stress-resistant and strong in both organization and communication. You have a healthy team spirit but are also able to make decisions independently. In addition, you communicate confidently and assertively. Customer focus is a must.
• You are highly proficient in the MS Office suite; experience with Planon, SAP, or similar applications is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with condition assessments in accordance with NEN 2767 is a plus.

Hrere's what we have to offer

At WDP, you get more than just a job — you get a career full of opportunities and benefits:

Contract and compensation:

• Permanent contract.
• Attractive salary package with extra-legal benefits, including an iPhone, attractive bonus scheme, insurance package

Development and growth:

• Extensive onboarding trajectory.
• Opportunities for self-development through internal and external training programs.

Team and culture:

• A warm welcome from a team of dynamic and high-achieving co-workers.
• Fun events and a positive working environment for #TeamWDP.