EMEA FM Director

Job ID

218851

Posted

08-May-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

Amsterdam ‘- Noord-Holland – Netherlands

For one of our major clients in the technology sector, we are looking for a communicative and customer-focused EMEA Facility Management Director.

About the Team

Our client is a technology company that is changing the way the world thinks about transportation. They are building technology people use every day. Whether it’s heading home from work, getting a meal delivered from a favorite restaurant, or a way to earn extra income, our client is becoming part of the fabric of daily life. They are making cities safer, smarter, and more connected. And they are doing it on a global scale, energizing local economies and bringing opportunity to millions of people around the world. Their positive impact is tangible in the communities they operate in, and that drives us to keep moving forward. Global Workplace and Real Estate strives to create cost-effective and timely execution of initiatives while partnering with the business in order to enhance the employee experience and foster thoughtful and engaging workspaces.

What will you do?

As the EMEA FM Director you will be responsible for the operational execution of facility management services for the client locations in EMEA. You will report directly to the Regional Account Director and work closely with various departments within CBRE GWS and the client organization. Your main responsibilities include:

• Providing remote supervision to 7 employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.

• Ensuring consistent execution of facility management services across all locations in EMEA

• Commercially astute to oversee all financial activities associated with running a Sub-region

• Be responsible for the P&L performance and all associated cost controls for the Sub-Region.

• Establishing and maintaining a true partnership with the clients Regional Leads.

• Be responsible for the generation of cross selling business of other lines of CBRE business

• Able to challenge and improve all aspects of cost and performance of the business

• Demonstrating strategic planning ability

• Ongoing development of the relationship with client and their teams to ensure full understanding of the clients’ needs, through effective relationship management.

• Utilising strong communication skills, establish a proactive communication, reporting and working style in line with client requirements.

• Managing daily operational activities at the locations, including supplier management, coordination of technical services, and facility services

• Managing the relationship with the client and acting as the key point of contact for all facility management related matters

• Identifying opportunities for cost savings, continuous improvements and innovations

• Reporting on performance indicators (KPIs and CPIs) to measure and improve the performance of facility management services

• Leading small projects within the Uber account and supporting the Regional Account Director with other projects and tasks.

The ideal candidate for this role has:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in facility management, real estate or a related field

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in facility management, preferably in a multinational and operational environment

• Excellent influencing techniques at a senior level and is a strong negotiator and demonstrate excellent networking skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders within the organization and the client

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a matrix organization

• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently and make decisions

• Fluent English proficiency, both orally and in writing. Proficiency in another European language is a plus.

What do we offer you?

• Base gross annual salary between €80.000 – €125.000 (incl. 8,33% holiday allowance)

• Laptop & phone.

• Interesting bonus scheme.

• Company car or lease allowance.

• Fixed pension scheme and optional collective health insurance policies.

• 8.33% Holiday allowance, 25 fixed days of leave and up to 10 days of leave to be purchased.

• 12 ADV-days

• Development opportunities through internal or external training.

• Location: Amsterdam or London.

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is the global market leader in integrated technical, facilities, real estate and project management. We enable our clients’ real estate portfolio and employees to excel. We believe that creating an optimal workplace adds value, such as higher productivity and healthier employees. With a background in engineering, facility management, real estate or project management, you will naturally find an inspiring work environment at Global Workplace Solutions, where you can work at the very highest level with large, national and international clients.

At CBRE GWS, we strive for an inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity and equality within our teams lead to higher productivity. This is reflected in our RISE values: Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence, which are at the heart of everything we do. These values form the basis of our commitment to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and valued, where integrity is paramount, and where service and excellence are encouraged. At CBRE, all individuals are given equal opportunity to grow and contribute to our success. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity is not only a social obligation, but also a strategic choice that strengthens and helps our organization grow.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter by responding via the button. For any questions, please contact Tommy van Thienen at tommy.vanthienen@cbre.com.

Please send your CV + motivation letter in English.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)