German Speaking Premises Optimisation Specialist

Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 per annum

Location: UK based - fully remote

Language Requirement: Fluent German (Essential)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly capable Premises Optimisation Specialist with a strong combination of facilities / real estate functional expertise and transition/project delivery experience to support premises optimisation and workplace transformation initiatives across client organisations.

This role requires hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of transformation projects, including feasibility, solution design, and implementation, within Global Business Services (GBS), Shared Services, and enterprise environments.

You will play a key role in delivering premises optimisation programmes , ensuring effective transition, consolidation, and optimisation of office locations and workplace services into efficient operating models.

Key Responsibilities

Premises Optimisation & Transition Delivery

• Support and deliver premises optimisation and transition projects across the full lifecycle: feasibility, design, and implementation
• Contribute to site consolidation, office moves, and footprint optimisation initiatives
• Participate in transition activities, including planning, migration, stabilisation, and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, space optimisation, and improved utilisation

Project & Programme Support

• Support project governance, planning, and tracking across premises transformation initiatives
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, risks, and dependencies within premises-related workstreams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, IT, Finance, and Facilities to ensure successful delivery

Premises Operations & Functional Expertise

• Provide strong knowledge across facilities management, workplace operations, and real estate
• Support the design and improvement of workplace strategies and service delivery models
• Ensure alignment with best practices in facilities, workplace optimisation, and global operating models

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with senior stakeholders, business leaders, and local site teams
• Support communication and alignment throughout optimisation and transition activities
• Coordinate with vendors, landlords, and external service providers
  
  

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Manage premises data, reporting, and performance tracking (KPIs such as utilisation, occupancy, and cost metrics)
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardisation, and efficiency gains
• Support data-driven decision-making for workplace and real estate optimisation

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in facilities, workplace, or real estate operations within enterprise or shared services environments
• Demonstrated experience in premises optimisation or transition projects, including:
  
  • Feasibility and assessment
  • Solution design
  • Implementation and transition
• Strong project delivery experience, with the ability to manage workstreams and support programme execution
• Experience in site consolidation, office moves, or workplace transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of space utilisation, cost optimisation, and workplace strategy
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, transformation-driven environments