Property & Workplace Services Manager

Ithaca Energy is a leading full cycle exploration and production company headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. The business has built a diverse and high value portfolio of operated and non-operated assets across the Northern & Central North Sea and West of Shetland.

We are a dynamic and ambitious business on a rapid growth journey, recognising that the energy industry is entering a new era. As we move towards energy transition, our commitment to the North Sea is unwavering.

As a leading North Sea Operator, we are an agile and driven business, taking a pragmatic approach to oil & gas production through innovative thinking and advanced technologies. Our goal is to maximise value through the safe, efficient and responsible production of our assets.

Success is dependent on our talent and, with bold and inspired people, we will create a workplace that is diverse and equitable, building a culture of collaboration and inclusion.

Ithaca Energy is accepting applications for the position of Property & Workplace Services Manager located in our Aberdeen Office.

The Property & Workplace Services Manager is accountable for the strategic and operational management of the Company’s real estate portfolio and workplace services. The role ensures that owned and leased properties are commercially, safely and sustainably managed, and that workplace environments and services provide an excellent experience for the workforce and support Ithaca’s ambition to be a great place to work.

The postholder leads workplace strategy, property management, facilities operations, travel services, capital projects and service-provider performance, with responsibility for onshore delivery and appropriate oversight of offshore facilities services.

• Develop and maintain the Company’s workplace strategy, ensuring locations, space, services and the property portfolio remain aligned with business requirements, workforce needs, portfolio changes and future growth plans.
• Lead real estate, workplace and facilities work streams supporting acquisitions, divestments, integrations and organisational change programmes.
• Sponsor and deliver major workplace capital projects, including office relocations, significant refurbishments, workspace redesign and workplace-technology enhancements.
• Prepare and present workplace, property and facilities performance updates, business cases, investment proposals and strategic recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team and relevant governance forums.
• Maintain workplace standards, governance, resilience and business continuity arrangements to support safe and effective operations.

• Lead the commercial, operational and lifecycle management of the Company’s owned and leased real estate portfolio.
• Source, negotiate and manage property leases, ensuring commercially beneficial terms, appropriate flexibility and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Hold landlords and property counter parties accountable for lease and service obligations.
• Collaborate with Legal, Supply Chain, Finance and other stakeholders on property ownership matters, including insurance, maintenance, sub-leasing, financing, refurbishment and improvement programmes.
• Lead estate optimisation, property transitions and improvement work, controlling scope, cost, quality and value.

• Lead the delivery of onshore workplace and facilities services, including catering, cleaning, maintenance, security, mail, stationery, office equipment and workplace safety equipment.
• Provide functional oversight and assurance of relevant offshore facilities services, working through OIMs and offshore operational leadership.
• Ensure workplaces are safe, compliant, well maintained and consistently provide a high-quality experience that supports employee wellbeing, engagement and productivity.
• Oversee lifecycle maintenance, minor alterations and routine property upgrades, distinguishing these activities from major capital projects.
• Lead workforce communications on workplace services and changes and act as business owner for workplace technologies in collaboration with Information Technology.

• Be accountable for physical security, access management, guarding and workplace emergency-response arrangements across the real estate portfolio.
• Work with HSE to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, building-services regulations, Company standards and operating procedures.
• Ensure…