Spontaneous Application – Facility Manager

Wereldhave group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Remote; Full time

Job description

Spontaneous Application – Facility Manager

We are not actively hiring for a Facility Manager today, but this role is strategic and essential to our success. That’s why we want to connect with talented professionals who can make an impact when the time comes. If you have strong technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and a passion for operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Discover the role

Watch the video below to learn what a Facility Manager does at Wereldhave Belgium:

We are a listed real estate investor and manager specializing in shopping centers, retail parks, and office buildings. Our mission? To transform these assets into Full Service Centers – dynamic destinations that combine shopping, leisure, health, work, and more, supported by innovative concepts and digital services.

At Wereldhave Belgium, you’ll join a close-knit, ambitious team that values initiative, responsibility, and long-term relationships. Our portfolio spans Brussels, Antwerp, Nivelles, Liège, Kortrijk, Tournai, Genk, Bruges, Turnhout, and Waterloo, as well as shopping centers in Schmiede and Pommerloch (Grand Duchy of Luxembourg).

Why connect with us?

The Facility Manager plays a key role in ensuring our properties run smoothly, safely, and sustainably. From managing technical projects to optimizing operational costs, your work directly impacts tenant satisfaction and supports our sustainability ambitions.

Your potential responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational and technical aspects of retail and office properties.
• Negotiate, coordinate, and monitor contracts with external suppliers and contractors.
• Oversee maintenance, refurbishment, and improvement projects (OPEX and CAPEX).
• Ensure compliance with legal inspections and safety regulations.
• Follow up on technical issues and maintain optimal building performance.
• Manage budgets and optimize operational costs.Support sustainability certifications (e.g., BREEAM).
• Organize safety drills and exercises.
• Maintain close communication with tenants to ensure operational excellence.

Hear from our team

Curious about what it’s really like to work in this role? Watch our Facility Managers share their experience:

Your profile

• Technical or Facility Management degree (Bachelor level) or equivalent experience.
• Qualification as Prevention Advisor or Safety Coordinator is a plus.
• Knowledge of sustainability certifications (BREEAM or similar) is an asset.
• Native Dutch or French speaker with good command of English.
• Proficient in MS Office; AutoCAD knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Autonomous, versatile, and proactive.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations.
• Technically skilled, analytical, and result-driven.