Real Estate Project Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.

For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.

Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected.

By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.

This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.

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• Curious – we turn knowledge into action

Role Purpose 

The role holder will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of WoodMac’s real estate portfolio, working closely with key stakeholders from the business including senior executive, department leads, regional and office heads, representatives from HR and Finance.

To be successful, the REPM will need to manage leases across a global portfolio, using strong Project Management skills at all times. The ideal candidate will be able to think strategically, “out of the box” and to demonstrate that they have a can-do attitude and ownership mentality. 

Main Responsibilities

• Directly manage the real estate leasing strategy, align at a global level with methodology on future state & leasing needs across the portfolio to support day-to-day management, expansion, and consolidation

• Lead the execution of real estate transactions, including lease renewals, acquisitions, disposals, subleases and exits, working with internal stakeholders and external advisors to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.

• Partner with Finance to manage real estate budgets, forecasts and financial commitments, proactively identifying cost optimization opportunities and managing commercial risks across the portfolio.

• Track and oversee key lease obligations, critical dates and contractual commitments

• Manage the activities of our brokerage vendor partner to align Wood Mackenzie’s strategy with market opportunities, feasibility studies, asset reviews and market studies.  Support the management and continuous evaluation of the overall brokerage relationship.

• Conduct fact-based analysis using occupancy, portfolio, real estate, and business data to align stakeholders around informed real estate plans

• Partner with relevant functions (such as Finance,  Facilities, IT and Legal) to drive real estate decisions and execution

• Collaborate with Facilities colleagues as well as local office representatives to develop compelling business cases including recommendations related to cost, utilization, client impact, staff impact for both serviced and conventional office leases, for senior stakeholders’ approval

About You

• Proven track of corporate real estate management

• Strong skill set in written and verbal communication, management and presentations.

• Strong people skills and the ability to influence stakeholders, build robust stakeholder relationships and manage differing viewpoints and priorities.

• Experience working in a global organisation

• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and matrixed organisation within a flat structure

• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion

Expectations 

• This role is office based and the successful candidate will be expected to work at least 60% of their time from their allocated office.

• This role is expected to be a full-time role on a fixed term contract 

• Due to the global nature of the team, a degree of flexible working will be required to accommodate different time zones. 

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov