Thales Belgium SA, Belgium competence center of Thales, is a company located on 2 sites, one in Tubize (near Brussels) and the other one in Herstal (near Liège). Thales Belgium, which employs more than 280 collaborators, is specialized in the design, development and supply of critical information systems for customers in the sectors of Defense, Security (including Cyber) and Aerospace.
In this context, we are looking for a:
Real Estate manager
Mission:
Thales Belgium is looking for a Real Estate manager in charge of all Real Estate aspects inside Thales Belgium S.A. perimeter, also including security, cleaning and maintenance staff management in order to ensure our buildings and grounds are operational, clean, safe and secured. In this role, you will be accountable for the facilities located in Tubize and Herstal/Evegnée, and you may be required to provide expertise/support on other Thales facilities located in Belgium. You will oversee all aspects of building functions and processes. Your duties include relations with all Real Estate and Facility stakeholders, key process ownership, running routine safety inspections, corresponding with contractors, planning maintenance work, maintaining records, and supervising facilities and security staff. Our ideal candidate is well-versed in Real Estate and Facility management processes and exhibits high multitasking and organizational abilities. In this position, you will be reporting to Thales Belgium’s Operations Director.
Main Responsibilities:
Ensure all building facilities adhere to proper safety standards (legal, certification & Group) and cleaning proceduresMaintain equipment and building provisions to meet operational, health and safety requirementsOrganize and plan building installments and refurbishments, including heavy transformation projects of the work environment (with restricted areas)Manage improvement plan for energy efficiency Manage security, cleaning and maintenance staffManage all external contractors linked to facilitiesKeep buildings and all facilities up to code and accurately follow maintenance protocolPrepare and implement project budgets and timeframesParticipate to Thales Belgium S.A. Multi Year Budget preparation covering Real Estate and Facility perimeterComply with all health and safety policies and proceduresProcess owner of Group Real Estate process and Thales Belgium representative at Group level Support maintenance and installment work as neededResponsible for all inspections, audits, visits (both internal & external) linked to facilitiesSupport specific business needs in terms of work environment (security but not only)Manage all relations with building owner and authoritiesAct as Employer representative in both CPPTs (Comité pour la prévention et la protection au travail - Prevention and Protection Committee)You demonstrate organizational, rigorous and responsiveness skills. You know how to work under pressure, and you are able to take on many tasks at the same time, knowing that priorities can quickly change. You have good communication skills whether with users, colleagues or management, and external stakeholders.
You are willing to share your working time (full-time position) between the sites of Tubize and Herstal, and to travel occasionally to other sites of the Group in Belgium.
Profile:
10 or more years of experience in a similar role, ideally in an industrial and secured environmentKnowledge of Electrical, HVAC and other building systemsProven experience with project management A first experience in an international group with various structures is a clear differentiatorFluency in English (beyond the "Thales Belgium" scope, you will be required to collaborate regularly with other stakeholders); Dutch is a plusA good technical background is essentialExcellent time management and multitasking skillsGood interpersonal skills and listening skillsFine negotiator to carry out the various projectsGood analysis skills and the capacity to synthesizeGood knowledge of the subcontracting marketUnderstanding of accounting and finance/budget mechanismsGreat leadership and problem-solving skills#LI-BB1
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