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This position reports to:
Real Estate Manager Benelux
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At ABB, we help industries operate more efficiently and sustainably — and every one of us contributes to that mission.
Within Real Estate & Facility Management, you ensure that our ABB locations across the Benelux are safe, compliant, energy‑efficient and future‑ready.
You will be given the space to take ownership, actively supported in your development, and you will make a visible contribution to the performance of the ABB organization.
Join ABB and help keep the world turning.
At ABB, we are driven by care, courage, curiosity & collaboration.
As Facility Manager Benelux, you support the Manager Real Estate Benelux and are operationally responsible for the facility management of all ABB locations in Belgium and the Netherlands.
You manage external service providers, safeguard cost and quality, ensure compliance, and act as the key point of contact for the business and suppliers in an international environment.
In this role, you combine operational governance, stakeholder management, and continuous optimization of facility services.
Responsible for facility management across all ABB locations in the Benelux
Steering IFM service providers (soft & hard services)
Managing and monitoring maintenance, cleaning, catering, and security services
Checking invoicing and monitoring contract agreements and KPIs
Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, HSE, and fire safety requirements
Ensuring compliance with ABB security standards across all sites
Managing inspections, audits, and compliance documentation
Optimizing energy efficiency and energy consumption
Coordinating refurbishments and relocations
Reviewing quotations and managing external parties
Analyzing data, costs, and processes
Supporting ABB’s Green Real Estate strategy
Proactively supporting and relieving internal customers and sites
Collaborating with IS/IT, Procurement, and Finance (Benelux & international)
Supporting and replacing the Manager Real Estate Benelux when required
Contributing to reporting and performance transparency
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in a technical field
Minimum 5 years of experience in Real Estate and/or Facility Management
Proven experience in contract and supplier management
Experience managing external partners (directly and indirectly)
Knowledge of building construction and technical installations is a plus
Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills
Data‑ and results‑driven; advanced Excel skills are required (SAP is a plus)
Good command of Dutch and English (French is a plus)
Location: Rotterdam or Diegem
Work model: Minimum 4 days on site
Hours: 40 per week
Travel: Regular travel within the Benelux
Mobility: Valid driver’s license (B) required
Team: REFM team of 5 colleagues
You will be responsible for locations including Rotterdam, Ede, Eindhoven, Antwerp, Ghent, and Zaventem.
Competitive and attractive compensation package
Company car, laptop, and mobile phone
High level of autonomy and room for initiative
Working in an open, diverse, and international environment
Development and career growth opportunities within ABB
Visible impact on safety, sustainability, and cost control
ABB is a global technology leader with approximately 110,000 employees in more than 100 countries.
We develop solutions in electrification, automation, and digitalization — helping industries operate more cleanly, intelligently, and safely.
Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of who we are.
Apply via www.abb.be Careers at ABB.
Questions?
Xavier Lie-A-Tjam – Talent Partner
+31 6 21 897862
✉️ [email protected]
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
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