Regional Real Estate & Facilities Manager - EMEA

You will be responsible for managing all leased and owned facilities in your assigned region

26th April, 2024

Context ALS is a global leader, providing laboratory testing, inspection, certification, and verification solutions. Founded in 1863 ALS, is one of the longest-established companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX Code: ALQ). The company operates one of the world’s largest analytical and testing service industry businesses, with partnerships that span major sectors including, mining, resources, environmental, food, pharmaceutical, industrial and inspection services. Operating from more than 350 sites in over 70 countries across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas. ALS is focused on driving growth by continuing to successfully operate its existing businesses while pursuing new opportunities. Purpose of the Role As the Regional Real Estate & Facility Manager, you will play a key role in optimizing ALS's real estate and facilities cost, value, and capital use. You will be responsible for managing all leased and owned facilities in your assigned region, providing oversight, guidance, and assistance with execution for all real estate transactions. Your role will support all business streams within the region, with a primary focus on Europe and Africa, while also assisting with the Asia-Pacific and Australia regions as needed. You will report directly to the Global Real & Facilities Director and work closely with business leadership, procurement, operations, sustainability, safety, finance, and other management personnel. Core Competencies

26th April, 2024

Context ALS is a global leader, providing laboratory testing, inspection, certification, and verification solutions. Founded in 1863 ALS, is one of the longest-established companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX Code: ALQ). The company operates one of the world’s largest analytical and testing service industry businesses, with partnerships that span major sectors including, mining, resources, environmental, food, pharmaceutical, industrial and inspection services. Operating from more than 350 sites in over 70 countries across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas. ALS is focused on driving growth by continuing to successfully operate its existing businesses while pursuing new opportunities. Purpose of the Role As the Regional Real Estate & Facility Manager, you will play a key role in optimizing ALS's real estate and facilities cost, value, and capital use. You will be responsible for managing all leased and owned facilities in your assigned region, providing oversight, guidance, and assistance with execution for all real estate transactions. Your role will support all business streams within the region, with a primary focus on Europe and Africa, while also assisting with the Asia-Pacific and Australia regions as needed. You will report directly to the Global Real & Facilities Director and work closely with business leadership, procurement, operations, sustainability, safety, finance, and other management personnel. Core Competencies

• Operations & Maintenance • Project Management • Communication • Performance & Quality
• Occupancy & Human Factors • Real Estate • Risk Management • Sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the primary contact within the region on all facility management and real estate for the business.
• Develop relationships with key personnel both internally and externally, maintaining strong stakeholder engagement.
• Implement and provide training where required on ALS Real Estate & Facility management policies.
• Understand and expand ALS’ ability to seamlessly integrate and execute real estate operations and transactions globally.
• Assess and evaluate the efficiency of the ALS portfolio proactively striving for continuous improvement in processes, procedures, cost, relationships, and environmental impact.
• Coordinate with Regional Procurement team for contractual support.
• Drive exceptional improvements aligned with ALS core values and business objectives.
• Remarkable commercial awareness of budgets and financial performance.
• Interface with Global Real Estate & Facilities Director and others for support when needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Skills and Behaviours:

• Strategic and innovative mindset that takes a practical and hands-on approach to achieving the tasks needed to build support for and implement the strategy.
• Great project management planning, execution, analysis, evaluation, and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems, resolve conflicts and set direction.
• Exceptional communication, emotional intelligence, and presentation skills.
• History of delivering cost savings though all phases of facility management.
• Advanced Computer Skills, with ability to create evaluations, summaries, and presentations.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of real estate and facility management processes.
• Results-driven mindset, demonstrating initiative and creativity.
• Proven record of implementing continuous improvement ideas that deliver savings, efficiency, and optimization of capabilities.
• International business experience across a variety of regions and cultures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of corporate real estate experience in country or regional leadership roles.
• BA or BS degree in Business, Real Estate, Operations, or related field is preferred.
• Certification (i.e., FMP or Continuing Education in Facility Management) is preferred.

Location

• Europe
• Hybrid – office/remote (depending on location)

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