Senior Real Estate Manager - Industrial

Veolia; España; Hybrid; PHP 6,541,000 - 9,448,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Water Tech is seeking a Senior Real Estate Manager to lead strategic management of our European industrial portfolio. The role is based from any Water Tech office in Milan, Madrid, Budapest, Paris or the UK, with a hybrid or remote arrangement depending on location.

You will own lease transactions, administration for office, industrial and laboratory facilities, and oversee site dispositions. Working with legal and environmental teams, you will drive portfolio optimization, workspace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, real estate, accounting, finance or related field.
• 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.
• Workspace planning and facility operations.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational lease transactions and negotiation projects.
• 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 contracts negotiations.
• Develop and maintain property database systems.
• Coordinate workspace planning and site relocations.
• Support environmental compliance and site restoration projects.

Skills

Industrial real estate

Lease administration

Portfolio management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/real estate/finance

Tools

Lease database systems

Job description

Company Description

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specialising in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.
Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy.
Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Senior Real Estate Manager - Industrial
Based from any Water Tech office in: Milan | Madrid | Budapest | Paris | UK
Hybrid or remote model depending on location
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.
Veolia 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.

Important clarification:

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

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 position.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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