Global Corporate Real Estate Co-Ordinator

The Regional Corporate Real Estate Co-Ordinator role within the Group Property Team is to efficiently administer the operation of LRQA's global real estate portfolio and the execution of related transactions against professional best practice, local statutory and customary requirements. The role ensures the property portfolio aligns with stated business objectives and CRE/workplace strategy, delivering against budgeted priorities and LRQA's value creation initiatives, consistently unlocking value. It involves executing all property transactions and prerequisite steps across LRQA Group properties within assigned regions, and coordinating corporate real estate transactions with internal teams, 3rd party property advisors and suppliers based on key critical-date information and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Administer existing tenancies, review and negotiate renewal and acquisition/disposal of leases, rent reviews and fit-out/reinstatement schedules, as required and according to critical dates.
• Accountable for all Property Transactions and milestones for property in various regions, globally.
• Ensure adherence to the LRQA Property Transaction, workplace and related governance processes.
• Prepare Needs Assessments for locations from internal data.
• Validate workplace requirements with local leaders, arranging meetings to understand requirements in detail as well as local/regional markets.
• Initiate market searches with 3rd party brokers, other service providers or directly.
• Review options with local teams to establish shortlist options.
• Arrange viewings for local teams where required, connecting with property advisors as appropriate.
• Obtain additional budget requirements (IT, fit-out, furniture, changes, potential reinstatement, etc.).
• Prepare financial analyses and comparisons to support decision making.
• Work with advisors or negotiate with landlords to achieve best lease terms in line with business needs.
• Develop, prepare and submit financially based business cases for approval.
• Once approved, collate all documentation.
• Review lease agreements and liaise with legal teams (internal or external) and 3rd party brokers for lease drafting amendments, approval and signing.
• Support execution of orderly transitions of operations to new premises, overseeing projects as needed.
• Provide support with reinstatement negotiations and oversight for properties within respective regions.
• Deliver best value outcomes for LRQA from property leases, approaches and negotiations.
• Work closely with Property Administrator to ensure all records are kept updated internally and with associated property advisors.
• Coordinate any other real estate and workplace-related activities/transactions within the assigned region.
• Produce reports, key metrics, and contribute to budgeting processes during the year.
• Contribute to property strategy and ensure planning, distribution, and quality of work.
• Manage queries and build relationships to effectively work with stakeholders across functions and divisions, and build strong supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with other team members as appropriate to achieve effective knowledge transfer and application.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' working experience, ideally in a similar corporate real estate and workplace role.
• Proven influencing skills and ability to work collaboratively, both upwards and at peer level, with functional and business colleagues.
• Ability to use initiative, strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Flexible approach to adjust the role as the position develops.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Desirable: Business degree or equivalent.
• International commercial real estate knowledge.
• Project management and/or facilities experience useful.
• Able to foresee and solve challenges with broad impact on wider business strategy or outcomes.
• Sensitive to managing impacts on colleagues and change management.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn related to Corporate Real Estate, Workplace, Finance and Procurement.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are on a mission to be the place where we all want to work and we are passionate about embracing different perspectives because we understand the value this brings to our business, our clients and each other. We are focused on creating a safer and more sustainable future and our inclusive culture is at the heart of our business. LRQA is a leading global assurance provider. The integrity and expertise we bring to our partnership with clients support their journey to a safer, more secure and more sustainable future.

Note: Pre-employment checks may be conducted in accordance with local law, including right to work, identification, verification of employment history, education, and criminal record checks. We may engage third-party background screening provider to conduct these checks, in compliance with data protection laws and applicable regulations. Personal data will be stored securely and handled to meet legal requirements.