Senior Real Estate Manager - INDUSTRIAL

Company Description Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specialising in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future. Job Description Senior Real Estate Manager  - INDUSTRIAL Based from  any Water Tech office in: Milan | Madrid | Budapest | Paris | UK Hybrid model depending on location, average 3 days per week in office. Salary (France) circa 85000 plus benefits This is a strategic real estate management position, not a facilities management or commercial office-only role. Our candidate will have 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 woudl be happy to hear from you. Please apply with the ENGLISH version of your CV for screening purposes. Qualifications 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 Additional Information 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.