Facility Management Lead
Lead facility contracts, landlord relations and workplace optimization on-site for our client on the west coast of Sweden — longterm full-time Facility Management Lead role.
👋 ABOUT ENGAGE STUDIOS
We design, innovate and build digital / physical products for the world's largest - and Sweden's smallest company. Our guiding principle is to make a difference - for the better. Ideas are good and execution is the success factor. We are people and teams who are not afraid to question, roll up our sleeves and laugh all the way to the finish line.
Since the start in 2009, we have worked with basically all manufacturing / developing companies in Sweden. The Volvo companies, IKEA, H&M, Electrolux, Lynk&Co, Zeekr, Houdini to name a few. Our customers are in the traditional Swedish industry all the way to innovative startups in Silicon Valley. They are not found in oil drilling or the military industry. We are determined to make our presence and work known with passionate and dedicated employees who love design, tech and people.
🚀 WE OFFER
At Engage Studios, you will work in many different industries for different customers. You will work with incredibly smart and dedicated colleagues. Together we develop products and services that you can brag about to your friends. We at Engage Studios are always at the forefront of technology development. We develop and share knowledge with each other to get better tomorrow. With us, you get the opportunity to realize your dreams, big and small.
You will be based at our client on the west coast of Sweden. Our client is a European research and development organisation working on next-generation vehicle architectures, digital technologies, and intelligent systems. This is a longterm, full-time, on-site assignment.
📝 JOB DESCRIPTION
Our client is looking for a Facility Management Lead to support R&D and Design teams as the point of contact for facility-related matters. You will oversee and optimize the facility portfolio — efficient operations, cost effectiveness, and a high-quality working environment — including negotiations, contract management, landlord relations, and strategic workplace solutions.
Key areas of involvement:
Facility contract management: manage assigned facility-related contracts, lead negotiations, terminations, subleasing opportunities, and contractual modifications; monitor contract durations proactively.
Landlord and external interface: maintain lease overview and professional relationships with landlords and external stakeholders.
Facility utilization and optimization: monitor usage, identify trends, improve space efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Strategic improvement initiatives: lead workplace functionality, employee experience, and cost-performance improvements.
Project leadership: lead facility-related changes, office updates and relocations with stakeholder alignment.
Commercial & asset management: support disposal and upkeep of facility assets (furniture and equipment).
Governance, safety & compliance: take part in safety walks for assigned common office areas.
Insurance portfolio support: coordinate with the Head of Facility Management and the company insurance broker.
✅ REQUIREMENTS
8–12+ years of experience in Facility Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Knowledge of working in R&D and Design environments.
Experience in budget management and cost management.
Experience in negotiations and contract management.
Full driving licence.
Strong financial acumen, communication, stakeholder management, and commercial awareness; hands-on problem solver with project leadership skills.
Office 365 & SharePoint; SAP knowledge is meritorious.
Available for on-site work on the west coast of Sweden, longterm full-time (100%).
💫 YOUR PROFILE
Commercially sharp facility professional who thrives as the bridge between R&D/Design teams, landlords, and suppliers. Comfortable owning contracts and negotiations while staying hands-on on workplace improvements and day-to-day facility issues.
🏙 PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT
west coast Sweden
💭 OTHER
The assignment includes occasional travel to external sites. No on-call duty.
Applications must be submitted through this link
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- Department
- Engage Studios
- Locations
- Gothenburg