Region Real Estate Manager North Europe

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
The Real Estate function in Hitachi Energy covers the full end-to-end lifecycle from site selection to site maintenance and management up to the termination of the site. We manage a total footprint of 2.3 million sqm and operate out of 26 countries with a team of 74 professionals to cover all our locations globally. The North Europe Region is responsible of a total footprint of approx. 430.000 sqm.
We embrace a culture of ownership, collaboration and getting things done in a positive environment with many points of contact within our organization. To connect the dots and act like the glue keeping the different parts of the organization together in a changing environment can be challenging at times, but also very rewarding and a lot of fun! 
You are welcome to join our team in Västerås, Sweden.
Your Responsibilities:
Develop strategic real estate plans for the medium term to enhance the Local Business Unit’s facilities for both current and prescribed future needs.
Manage the financial performance of the real estate for the business to meet or exceed committed performance levels.
Establish and regularly update a detailed corporate real estate inventory of all Hitachi Energy owned, leased/rented sites, plots of land, offices, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, storage, parking, cafeteria, etc.
Supervise all major real estate investments in owned or leased facilities and ensure such investments are submitted for formal approval and in line with Company policy.
Benchmark, monitor and report on related real estate data and occupancy costs for all facilities.
Act as prime point of contact for local authorities for regulatory and compliance purposes
Zero harm - ensure that all activities led by Real Estate are undertaken with all necessary safety control measures to mitigate and eliminate hazards/risks.
Ensure (with HR Partner support) that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed.
Guide, motivate and develop direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies.

Your background 
As a successful candidate you have several years of experience in related field
University degree preferably from related area, may be technical or finance
Experience with management of complex and diverse facilities
You contribute with your positive and proactive mindset, strong communication and people management skills
You are engaged and driven person, and a true team player
Proficiency in English is required since you will be part of an international setting

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before January 23! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!  We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements.
Recruiting Manager Heikki Karvanen, +41 79 265 72 16, heikki.karvanen@hitachienergy.com, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Renée Lundgren, +46 107-38 54 75.
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