Senior Real Estate Manager - Industrial

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

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.

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