Vacancy: Real Estate Manager-APAC

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Family: Properties & Facilities Management

Together for a cleaner healthier world.

Johnson Matthey a FTSE 250 company is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis precious metal products chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries we employ more than 12000 people. Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality integrity and innovation. Today more than 93% of the groups sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment resource efficiency and human health but thats not enough. We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.

As the Real Estate Manager-APAC you will focused on optimising the APAC portfolio (currently 12 Freeholds & 21 Leaseholds reflecting 25%-27% of JMs Global Portfolio predominantly a mixture of Manufacturing and Office uses together with third-party Warehouse occupations) to meet the current and future needs of Johnson Matthey in the most cost-effective manner. This role will actively coordinate 3rd party suppliers managing and advising on the acquisition of offices and land for company growth disposal/relocation projects as well as multiple Landlord and Tenant legal matters across the Asia Pacific Region (multiple property locations and countries around the APAC region.

Your goal / purpose will be to develop real estate solutions in response to future occupational requirements effectively managing JMs real estate assets in collaboration with stakeholders from across all JM Business Units. Utilising the professional estate management services of outsourced suppliers minimising the annual occupation cost to Johnson Matthey.

Johnson Matthey (JM) is a global leader in sustainable technologies that will accelerate the transition to net zero. Were dedicated to creating the sustainable technologies of the future. Using our knowledge of chemistry and its applications we research develop and create innovative solutions to make the world cleaner and healthier. Our science and sustainable technologies have a global impact in areas such as low emission transport chemical processing cleaner energy resources catalyst capability and enabling the circularity of critical materials.

Your responsibilities:

• Work with colleagues across the JM business functions to contribute towards the development of a real estate schedule to help manage and optimise the JM property footprint.
• Ensure that the delivery of all APAC Real Estate operations are consistent and transparent to effectively leverage both internal and external resources to maximise delivery efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Support the preparation of real estate metrics and respective KPIs to provide oversight to the periodic performance of the portfolio.
• Support the development of and gain approval for property and occupational strategies across the EMEA to help exploit critical lease events maintaining the flexibility to respond to changing business needs.
• As part of a Global programme accountable for the office consolidation or re-gearing opportunities to minimise the annual operating cost of the EMEA portfolio.
• Manage teams of external real estate consultants helping to integrate their capabilities into the JM businesses to achieve effective local collaboration.

Requirements for the role:

• A qualified Chartered Surveyor (RICS) with a minimum 5 years experience.
• Previous experience in a CRE/Client-side role preferable but not essential.
• Previous experience working in the Asia Pacific region essential.
• Understanding of Workplace preferable but not essential
• An understanding of Corporate Real Estate activities with strong analytical abilities.
• Experience managing a diverse range of property types preferable but not essential

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus excellent pension contributions and generous annual leave. Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

Well give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. Well empower you to lean in and make things happen to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision were self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. Were passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you a cleaner and healthier world today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time job share and flexible working patterns.

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