Real Estate Manager

Real Estate Manager – Edinburgh

Hybrid; combines travel and flexibility. Responsible for managing FNZ’s global office portfolio and delivering an excellent workplace experience for employees.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Lease Management

• Support the management of FNZ’s global office portfolio
• Maintain lease documentation, critical dates, and landlord communications
• Assist with lease renewals, break options, and negotiations alongside senior stakeholders
• Monitor lease obligations and ensure compliance across the portfolio
• Support occupancy planning and workplace strategy initiatives

Financial & Cost Management

• Track property‑related expenditure including rent, service charges, utilities, and facilities costs
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities for real‑estate expenditure
• Assist with financial reporting and analysis relating to the property portfolio
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and optimise occupancy costs

Facilities & Workplace Operations

• Oversee day‑to‑day facilities management activities across office locations
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and vendor services to ensure high workplace standards
• Support office moves, refurbishments, and workplace enhancement projects
• Ensure offices remain compliant with health and safety requirements and relevant regulations
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance workplace utilisation and employee experience

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as a key point of contact for landlords, property managers, and facilities providers
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and Operations
• Coordinate external vendors to ensure effective service delivery and performance
• Support workplace projects and initiatives that contribute to employee engagement and wellbeing

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within corporate real estate, commercial property, facilities management, or workplace operations
• Understanding of commercial leases and property‑management practices
• Experience coordinating third‑party vendors and service providers
• Strong organisational and project‑coordination skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities
• Commercial awareness with a proactive and solution‑focused mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast‑paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes

Qualifications

• Degree in Real Estate, Business, Facilities Management, or a related discipline (desirable)
• Interest in, or progress towards, professional accreditation such as RICS or IWFM would be advantageous

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• A collaborative and proactive approach to problem solving
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder‑management skills
• The ability to balance operational delivery with commercial considerations
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence working across multiple workstreams and priorities
• A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering outstanding workplace experiences

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Global career opportunities across Europe, North America, South Africa, and APAC
• Private health and life insurance
• Paid parental and volunteer leave
• Funded learning and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance culture

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