Corporate Real Estate Lead London, England
Job description
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 245+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.
We are a fast-growing global company with 80 quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,000+ networks and 3,000 cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.
A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Job Summary
Leads and maintains daily operations of company facilities. Leads vendor and contractor coordination. Is responsible for multiple offices and manages complex projects and continuously identifies where processes can be improved. Responsible for budget management.
Responsibilities
Leading supplier contracts, ensuring quality services, value for money and innovative service is provided
Manages a team of people effectively across multiple sites
Multiple office location management
Lead and maintain health & Safety standards within the office environment
Coordinate sustainability initiatives and work with the sustainability global team
Developing a relationship with vendors, landlords and local teams in addition to contributing to the development and success of CRE by supporting the management team through business development and operational activities
Develops and assesses budgets and vendor contract development
Establish collaborative relationships with business stakeholders
Oversee regular event planning providing exceptional service delivery within a agreed budget.
Leads and manages a team of cross functional project teams delivering complex project works, including office moves and small fit outs
Proactively identifies and suggest improvements to processes, systems and overall client satisfaction
Preparing, handling and reviewing business continuity plans and actively participating in our H&S and Compliance programs
Collaborating closely with the facilities service providers, including hospitality, maintenance, cleaning and vending to ensure the overall service is timely and detailed
Ensuring customer satisfaction is maintained at the highest level by providing a high-quality and proactive service
Ensuring PPMs are in place and reactive maintenance monitored for completion
Provide effective written and verbal communications to managed offices
Qualifications
5+ years experience strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business Management preferred
Facility management experience gained within a corporate office environment is essential. Excellent people management skills and the ability to work well as part of a team. You are proactive, self motivated well organised and have a good understanding of financial budget management. An understanding of building management systems and current technology is essential. You should have a proficient understanding of current building Health & Safety regulations and a keen interest in sustainability in the workplace
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
