Senior Workplace Manager

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The Senior Workplace Manager is responsible for leading workplace and facilities operations across WSP Middle East, ensuring safe, efficient and high-performing workplaces that support business operations, employee experience and organisational growth.

The role oversees workplace services, facilities management, office projects, business travel governance, workplace technology, occupancy planning and vendor management across regional offices and project locations. Working closely with business leaders, support functions and global workplace teams, the Senior Workplace Manager drives operational excellence, sustainability, workplace innovation and continuous improvement across the region.

• Lead Workplace and Facilities teams across the Middle East, fostering a high-performance culture focused on service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Build strong relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders to ensure workplace services continue to meet evolving business needs.

• Act as a trusted workplace advisor, supporting office growth, operational requirements and employee experience initiatives.

• Lead workplace operations across all offices and project site locations within the Middle East.

• Develop and oversee preventative maintenance programmes, ensuring all facilities are safe, compliant and operationally effective.

• Oversee office refurbishments, relocations, fit-outs and maintenance projects in line with WSP standards.

• Ensure workplaces consistently provide a professional, productive and welcoming environment for employees and visitors.

• Support the development and implementation of the Middle East workplace strategy in alignment with WSP's global workplace and real estate strategy.

• Analyse workplace occupancy and utilisation data to inform space planning and workplace investment decisions.

• Ensure workplace technology and utilisation systems are effectively implemented and maintained.

• Identify opportunities to optimise workplace environments and support future business growth.

• Manage relationships with landlords, facilities providers and workplace service partners.

• Monitor vendor performance and ensure contractual commitments and service levels are achieved.

• Drive value for money while maintaining high standards of workplace service delivery.
  
  Financial Management

• Develop and manage workplace and facilities budgets across the region.

• Lead forecasting, expenditure monitoring and financial planning activities.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and optimise costs without compromising service quality.

• Drive workplace sustainability initiatives across all Middle East offices.

• Support WSP's environmental and sustainability objectives through efficient workplace practices.

• Leverage technology and innovative solutions to improve workplace performance and user experience.

• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and corporate governance requirements.

• Support workplace audits and ensure all facilities operate in accordance with company standards.

• Support business continuity and crisis management activities relating to workplace operations and employee travel.

• Maintain appropriate workplace risk management…