Real Estate Facility Manager
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Västerås · Tills vidare
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is looking for a **Real Estate Facility Manager** to oversee its leased and owned commercial and industrial premises. The position carries **budget responsibility** across multiple sites, alongside operational and personnel management for the property management unit's daily activities. Core responsibilities include developing and executing preventive and corrective maintenance plans, acting as the primary liaison with property owners and subcontractors, placing work orders, and setting requirements for construction projects. The role also involves financial follow-up on agreements, aligning with business units to address property needs, and ensuring compliance with directives, legal standards, and regulations. The role requires a relevant education combined with extensive background in property management, including at least **10 years in similar roles** with proven personnel responsibility. Candidates need expertise in maintenance budgeting, project management, and reporting, as well as solid knowledge of tenancy law, contract law, and regulatory compliance. Strong negotiation and communication abilities are essential, as are a valid driver’s license and professional proficiency in both spoken and written Swedish and English.
The opportunity
As a Real Estate Facility Manager with us, you are responsible for managing both leased and owned premises and maintain daily contact with the operations that take place in these facilities. You have budget responsibility and ensure that maintenance plans are developed and implemented. You act as a requirements setter in construction projects and coordinate property-related matters. You collaborate with business units and support functions, taking overall responsibility for understanding current and future needs.
How you’ll make an impact
- Budget responsibility and follow-up for the different sites
- Act as the primary contact between Hitachi and property owners as well as their subcontractors
- Place orders for assignments in collaboration with both internal and external colleagues
- Plan and monitor both preventive and corrective maintenance as well as various construction projects
- Ensure compliance with applicable directives, regulatory requirements, and laws
- Financial follow-up and evaluation of signed agreements
- Operational and personnel responsibility for the daily activities within the property management unit
Your background
- Relevant education and extensive experience in property management for commercial and industrial facilities
- Minimum 10 years in similar roles, including personnel responsibility
- Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills; proven ability to manage projects and maintenance budgets
- Expertise in project management, reporting, and developing maintenance plans
- Solid knowledge of tenancy and contract law, as well as regulatory compliance
- Structured and detail-oriented approach with excellent documentation skills
- Proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written; driver’s license required
More About Us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:
- Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
- Group life insurance and additional insurances.
- Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance
- Psychological support program
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave
- Various trainings and education supporting employee development
- Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today.
Recruiting Manager Håkan Jansson, hakan.jansson@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Maria Lönnberg, +46 72-2004796; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Tobias Nilsson, tobias.n.nilsson@hitachienergy.com.