Real Estate Manager

4 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom BMI Group Full time

Empower, Connect, Evolve, and Inspire - these are the values that drive us and make BMI a company where you can thrive and grow.

Job overview:

The real estate function at BMI is responsible for over 300 properties (owned and leased) across Europe, Africa and Asia. The portfolio comprises a mix of manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and offices, as well as R&D facilities and a training centre.

The key responsibilities of the team are to:

● Ensure the portfolio meets the evolving requirements of the business

● Providing support for all real estate-related activities

Key accountabilities:

● Lead on strategic and operational real estate requirements with leaders throughout BMI, in line with the Group’s real estate strategy

● Appoint and oversee third-party brokers/consultants

● Identify opportunities to drive operational efficiencies from the portfolio (eg rationalisation, sale of surplus land etc)

● Work closely with our third-party real estate data outsourcing partner to ensure all relevant property data is maintained and up to date

● Take a proactive approach to upcoming lease events (breaks and expiries) to ensure property related decisions can be taken in a timely manner

● Provide regular updates on key property transactions in support of financial forecasting

Key stakeholders:

Group CFO, Regional & Country MDs, Divisional and Category Leads

Qualifications & Experiences Required:

● Minimum 5 years experience in executing and/or overseeing commercial real estate transactions (sales, acquisitions, leasing etc) at a strategic level.

● Experience working internationally is essential

● Willingness to travel

● RICS qualified preferred but not essential Personal Attributes Required:

● Good interpersonal and communication skills.

● Ability to build strong relationships at senior levels in the business and to influence and be persuasive at all levels.

● Strong commercial acumen.

● Able to take ownership in making timely decisions by considering all available evidence in the context of the specific situation. ● Ability to inspire and motivate others.



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