Cushman & Wakefield

Regional Facilities Manager Germany (EMEA)

Cushman & Wakefield  •  Munich, DE (Hybrid)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

Job Title

Regional Facilities Manager Germany (EMEA)

Job Title:Regional Facilities Manager, Munich Based(Hybrid)

Reports to:Account Lead, EMEA (Client Account)

Key interfaces:Client Regional Senior Administrative Assistant; dedicated C&W account team; internal stakeholders; C&W account management hierarchy; supply partners and contractors.

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield is one of the world’s largest publicly listed commercial real estate services firms. The company advises andrepresentsclients on all aspects of property occupancy and investment and hasestablisheda preeminent position in the world’s major markets.

Founded in 1917, Cushman & Wakefield has grown to more than 250 offices in 65 countries, with more than 14,000 professionals globally, whilemaintaininga strong focus on culture and values.

(Core Function)

The Regional Facilities Manager reports into the AccountLead, EMEA& KSAfor the client contract, and has oversight of Facilities Management (FM) services for the client’sEMEAportfolio. The role drives operational performance by meeting key performance indicators (KPIs), delivering savings, anddemonstratingcontinuous improvement in service delivery, while ensuringa high levelof client satisfaction.

This role requires a dynamic and experienced Facilities Manager to lead and coordinate workplace operations and services across theMunich, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria & Saudi Arabialocations in support of aEuropeanFM contract.

Key Objectives

  • Deliver best-in-class workplace (FM) operations and coordination of services for the client and its people.

  • Manage anddevelop the relationshipwiththe regionalclient stakeholders.

  • Ensure a regional strategy is in place, delivered, and aligned with global client and C&W standards.

  • Develop a strong understanding of the client’s business and requirements; align resourcing and provide strategic direction where needed.

  • Work with client and C&W global teams to ensure consistent delivery of services.

  • Provide formal and informal management information demonstrating contract performance against requirements.

  • Assume regional accountability for risk management matters

  • Be accountable for service delivery against the regional client FMOpexCapex budget andappropriate allocationofresource

Principal Responsibilities

  • Act as the C&W regionalFMacross the client account inEMEA

  • Develop an understanding of the client’s business and be comfortable advising on consistent FM service delivery across theRegionalportfolio.

  • Manage day-to-day operations for thefacilitieshelpdesk and workplace services, includingM&E,waste, cleaning, and associated vendors.

  • Manage new and existing supply chain partners and statutory compliance requirements.

  • Complete supply chain evaluation and provide recommendations to achieve consistency of service.

  • Provide advice to the client on risk management matters, including supporting new locations added through acquisition.

  • Understand Business Continuity Management requirements and how FM supports critical business functions.

  • Provide advice to the client on sustainability matters;maintainawareness of industry insights, trends, and legislation.

  • Maintain continuous communication with the AccountLeadand facilities teams; ensure escalations are handled in line with agreed processes.

  • Prepare budgets tomaintainservice levels per client requirements; capture savings, initiatives, and improvements.

  • Plan for future development in line with strategic businessobjectives

  • Ensure achievement of contract KPIs; monitor performance and implement improvement plans where required.

  • Monitor, drive, and report cost savings across the supply chain; continuously drive value and cost reduction.

  • Ensure best practicein accordance withC&W’s Quality Management System and agreed account processes.

  • Monitor Health & Safetyprogrammeperformance and ensure follow-up onidentifiedrisks and actions.

  • Organiseand host regular meetings with the client; provide clear reporting and action tracking.

  • Support preparation of monthly and quarterly reports demonstrating performance against savings targets and KPIs.

  • Ensure implementation of standard tools and processes; ensure Site Operating Manuals are in place for all sites.

  • Liaise with wider C&W support teams as new client sites come into scope.

  • Support site closures, relocations, and transitions of new sites in collaboration withthe AccountLead

  • Keep workplace experience at the heart of service delivery and continuous improvement.

Knowledge

  • Commercial awareness of outsourced managed services contracts.

  • Facilities Management processes and bestpractice

  • Health & Safety legislation relevant to the FM industry.

  • Supply chain management and vendor performance management.

Skills & Experience

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

  • Experience managing operational budgets in an FM contract environment (OpexCapex).

  • Proven ability to build andmaintainstrong client relationships in a demanding environment.

Personal Attributes

  • Team player who can quickly build internal and external relationships.

  • Flexibleand willing to undertakeregulartravel.

  • Highly professional and proactive, with the ability to work under pressure.

  • Ability to manage a varied and complex workload.

  • Measured approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?

  • A globally respected and widely admired real estate services firm.

  • Opportunity to develop a career within a leading organization, with clear development and progression opportunities.

  • A culture thatrecognizescommitment, initiative, and sound decision-making.

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.


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About Cushman & Wakefield

As a global commercial real estate services leader with 52,000 professionals worldwide, we will never settle for the world that’s been built, but relentlessly drive it forward for our clients, colleagues and communities. #BetterNeverSettles

Industry
Real Estate & Property
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
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