Senior Real Estate Manager - Industrial

Company Description Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specialising in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.
Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy.
Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description Senior Real Estate Manager - Industrial
Based from any Water Tech office in:
Milan | Madrid | Budapest | Paris | UK
Hybrid or remote model depending on location

This is a strategic real estate management position, not a facilities management or commercial office-only role. Our candidate will have substantial experience managing industrial assets - manufacturing facilities, laboratories, warehouses, or utilities infrastructure.
Veolia is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Manager to join our Real Estate
team. This strategic position offers the opportunity to shape our European real estate portfolio while
working with regional leadership.
The role involves comprehensive management of our property portfolio, including lease administration, transaction management, and strategic site development. Working directly with the Global Director of Real Estate, you will have the autonomy to drive initiatives that create significant business impact.

Important clarification:
Day-to-Day Duties?

Lead operational lease transaction and negotiation projects and ensure timely completion

Manage lease administration for office, industrial, and laboratory facilities

Execute lease abstractions and documentation into real estate management systems

Oversee site dispositions, including sales and lease-backs

Partner with legal teams on complex commercial contract negotiations

Develop and maintain property database systems

Coordinate workspace planning and site relocations

Support environmental compliance and site restoration projects

If you have extensive real estate portfolio management experience, strong commercial acumen, and
the ability to drive strategic property initiatives across European markets, we invite you to apply for
this position.

Please apply with the ENGLISH version of your CV for screening purposes.

Qualifications Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering, real estate, accounting, finance or related field, or industry experience

Proven track record in industrial asset and portfolio management

Experience with lease database management systems

Strong understanding of real estate fundamentals and capital structures

Knowledge of environmental regulations and property compliance

Expertise in workspace planning and facility operations

Experience in partnering with legal counsel and environmental consultants

Understanding of chemical storage and logistics requirements

Project management capabilities for complex real estate transactions

Fluency in English essential, additional European languages advantageous

Additional Information Please apply with the ENGLISH version of your CV for screening purposes.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Summary Type:
Full-time Function:
Supply Chain Experience level:
Mid-Senior Level Industry: Environmental Services