Estate & Facilities Manager

Inchcape is an independent, multi-brand car distributor, operating in countries on five continents.

We are present in 40 countries and act as an important strategic partner for the world's leading premium and luxury brands, for whom we provide an effective and customer-oriented route to market.

In Belgium and Luxembourg, we are the official distributor of Toyota and Lexus. Last year we've launched our new fully electric brand BYD. And last but not least we've also launched BravoAuto, our new used car center in Machelen. Our Belgian head office is located in Zaventem.

We are currently expanding our team with a new function. We are looking for a Estate & Facilities Manager to join our team.

Function

The Estate & Facilities Manager plans, implements and follows up on all aspects of general and technical services within the organisation. The position will:

• Develop and implement comprehensive facility management strategies and plans for the HQ office, logistics and retail locations
• Oversee space planning, office lay-out and furniture procurement to optimize space utilization and enhance employee productivity
• Act as the first point of contact related to all facility-linked issues / problems / changes, make sure the necessary action is taken from an operational point of view and follow up
• Follow up on running agreements related to buildings (exterior and interior) and general (technical) services (e.g. electricity, cleaning, …)
• Develop and manage the facility budget, including cost estimation, expense control, and financial forecasting
• Compare suppliers on service level, quality, terms & conditions and costs and – if necessary – (re-)negotiate contracts with external partners
• Follow up on works on site and ensure they are carried out according to upfront-defined standards and specifications, and guarantee the quality of the technical installations and infrastructure
• Take on the role of project leader in projects with regard to facilities
• Look for optimizations regarding costs, energy, etc. Work on projects like for example “the road to zero emission”, make use of Inchcape growth to consolidate contracts with a limited number of suppliers
• Conduct regular inspections and assessments to identify and address facility-related issues or potential risks
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including building owners, subcontractors, employees, department heads, Procurement and external partners
• Indirectly manage external partners like handymen or handywomen
• Administratively manage contracts, Purchase Orders, invoices, etc. in the applicable Inchcape systems
• Collaborate with the Health, Safety & Environment Specialist
• Report to the HR Director and Operations Support Director

Profile

• Bachelor degree or equal based on experience
• Min. 3 years experience as a Facilities Manager, preferably in a multi-location setting
• Strong knowledge of facility maintenance, building systems and related regulations
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in using facility management software and tools
• Knowledge of automotive industry facilities is a plus.
• Sees optimization possibilities and acts on it
• Fluent Dutch, French and English

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.