Head of US Real Estate

## Head of US Real Estate Apply:
Miami- 600 Brickell Avenue:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
R0018336#
** Who are we?
** Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change t is the role?

We are seeking the Head of Real Estate – Americas, US based, preferably East Coast with a hybrid work schedule.
** ROLE SUMMARY
** The Head of Real Estate – Americas is responsible for leading and delivering Howden’s Corporate Real Estate strategy across North and South America.

The role will act as the senior regional representative for Corporate Real Estate, partnering closely with divisional leadership, finance, HR, IT, procurement and external service providers to ensure that the business has the right locations, workplaces and services to support ongoing growth.

The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the Americas portfolio, including portfolio strategy, lease transactions, workplace delivery, capital projects, facilities management governance, supplier management and real estate financial performance.

The role forms part of the Global Corporate Real Estate leadership team and reports directly to the Global Head of Corporate Real Estate.

The role will be instrumental in helping Howden scale its presence across the Americas whilst implementing consistent governance, data-driven decision making, workplace standards and cost optimisation initiatives across the region.

What will you be doing?
** Regional Real Estate Leadership
*** Act as the senior Corporate Real Estate lead across the Americas.
* Develop and execute the regional real estate strategy aligned to global objectives.
* Establish trusted partnerships with divisional leadership teams.
* Provide strategic guidance on portfolio decisions, workplace strategy and growth plans.
* Drive standardisation of processes, governance and reporting across the region.
** Portfolio Strategy & Transactions
*** Manage the Americas real estate portfolio, ensuring alignment with business growth plans.
* Lead location strategy and portfolio optimisation initiatives.
* Oversee acquisitions, renewals, renegotiations, disposals and lease exits.
* Develop market-specific occupancy and workplace strategies.
* Support business integrations, acquisitions and consolidations.
* Ensure all real estate decisions align with corporate governance requirements.
** Capital Projects & Workplace Delivery
*** Oversee delivery of all regional capital projects, office openings, relocations and refurbishments.
* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
* Manage project pipelines, capital forecasts and business cases.
* Drive workplace standards and consistency across the region.
* Partner with project delivery teams to ensure successful project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.
** Facilities Management & Operations
*** Establish and oversee the Americas facilities management operating model.
* Drive consistency in service delivery across hard and soft FM services.
* Oversee operational readiness for all new office locations.
* Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
* Implement service performance…