Zürich Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG
Head of Corporate Real Estate & Workplace Services
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We’re looking for a strategic and forward-thinking leader to helm our Corporate Real Estate & Workplace Services (CREWS) function. This role will shape our workplace strategy, drive operational excellence, and lead a diverse real estate and workplace portfolio that supports our business growth and employee experience
- Workplace & Real Estate Strategy
- Shape long-term strategies across space planning, leasing, sustainability, and workplace experience
- Identify future-ready technologies and solutions that enhance efficiency and performance
- Use workplace and real estate platforms to extract insights, track KPIs, and generate dashboards that influence business decisions
- Tell compelling stories through data to shape workplace transformation
- Lead end-to-end CRE and workplace projects — from design and procurement to delivery and close-out
- Oversee branch relocations, refurbishments, and fit-out projects, ensuring business continuity and stakeholder alignment
- Govern contractor performance, including quality, timelines, and defect rectification
- Oversee vendor governance across FM, leasing, design, and workplace services
- Drive contract negotiations and ensure performance aligns with SLAs and KPIs
- Manage annual CAPEX and OPEX budgets, balancing strategic investment and cost efficiency
- Build strong relationships with landlords and internal stakeholders through proactive communication and issue resolution
- Ensure compliance with local health, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Monitor and report portfolio and project performance to senior management
Bachelors degree (or equivalent) and 6 or more years of experience in related field
Corporate Real Estate & Workplace Services
- Leasing, space planning, and project management
- Data-driven performance reporting
- Large, multi-site or complex portfolios
- At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?
- We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step