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Deputy Technical Manager

On-site in Splau·Full-time·Added over a year ago

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Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield

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Work mode: On-site, Splau
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 2+ years
Education: University degree
Driving licence: Required

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Requirements

What we're looking for

You have a higher education in engineering or technical fields and have at least 2 years of experience in technical management/operations/works acquired within a property company, a manager or trustee, a Facility Management company, a shopping center, or a mall.
Rigorous and proactive, you have strong anticipation skills, attention to detail, and possess excellent interpersonal and managerial qualities.
You are proficient in computer tools such as Excel and PowerPoint and are comfortable with reporting tools.
You are curious and know how to propose innovative and creative action plans.
You are constantly a source of proposals and conviction to your internal and external interlocutors.
You have excellent interpersonal skills and real negotiation abilities.
You are mobile and have a driving license.

Nice to have

Be at the heart of the excellence of a CAC 40-listed group on a human scale.
Work with dynamic teams across the Group (in Europe and the US).
Be surrounded by passionate and exciting people with a bold vision willing to change the way we work.
Have the chance to interact with a diverse range of brands and agencies, helping you develop strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education and trainings.

🚩 How to succeed in this position (soft skills + hard skills)?

The role

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield develops and operates a portfolio of sustainable, premium, mixed-use real estate assets in the most dynamic cities in Europe and the United States.

Reinvent Being Together: Driven by our purpose, we are committed to accelerating urban regeneration and rethinking how we live together in cities by creating and operating sustainable and unique places that reinvent togetherness. We imagine differentiated and inspiring experiences at the heart of our destinations, creating new opportunities for exchange and connection between our visitors and brands.

A Sustainable Approach: Sustainability is at the core of our business. As a leader in our sector, we are determined to continue actively contributing to the environmental transition of cities towards carbon neutrality.

Together at URW: The Group's 2,700 employees work together to imagine and operate sustainable destinations that are user-centric and act as catalysts for the vitality of the territories in which they are located.

Within the Group's Real Estate Engineering Department, the on-site Technical Management team ensures the maintenance and technical operation of the Shopping Center, as well as the safety of property and people. They plan and monitor major maintenance work and manage service providers, develop, monitor, and control annual and multi-year budgets (5-year plans), and reporting. Based at the Shopping Center, the Deputy Technical Manager assists the Technical Manager in all his/her missions.

Position to be filled at one of our Shopping Centers in Barcelona.

What you'll do

You supervise the technical co-ownership staff, coordinate the cleaning, security, and maintenance teams. You are responsible for organizing and monitoring the proper execution of services.
You manage the preparation and monitoring of the operating budget and the 5-year work plan.
You monitor landlord restructurings (processing of development files, operational monitoring of works).
You ensure compliance with the phasing and quality of works monitored by the internal MOD.
You assist the Center Director in preparing General Meetings.
You participate in tenders and the selection of service providers in connection with the Synergy Expertise Department (quality, risk management, benchmarking...).
You monitor health, regulatory, etc. risks.
You follow up and control management of tenant works (ECOPs)

About Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is a global leader in commercial real estate, specializing in the ownership, development, and management of large-scale shopping centers, offices, and convention venues across Europe and the United States. The company operates a portfolio of flagship destinations such as Westfield shopping centers and iconic assets like the Forum des Halles in Paris and the Westfield World Trade Center in New York. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, URW is one of the largest listed real estate companies in Europe, with a significant footprint in the retail and mixed-use property sector.

In Spain, URW has a meaningful presence through its flagship shopping destinations, including Westfield Parquesur in Madrid and Westfield La Maquinista in Barcelona, among others. The company's Spanish operations are part of its broader European network, offering international professionals opportunities in property management, retail activation, and commercial strategy. URW's work culture emphasizes sustainability, digital transformation, and customer experience, making it an attractive employer for those looking to work in a dynamic, multinational environment in Spain.

Founded: 1968
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Paris, France
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

URW operates major shopping centers in Spain, including Westfield Alerta in Madrid and Westfield Alarquista in Barcelona, providing local opportunities in retail and property management.
The company is a global leader in the retail real estate sector, offering international exposure and career growth across its European portfolio.
URW emphasizes sustainability and digital innovation, with initiatives like the Better Places 2030 plan, which may appeal to professionals interested in green building and smart retail.
Working in Spain for URW offers a chance to be part of a multicultural team, with English often used as the corporate language alongside Spanish.
The company has a strong focus on customer experience and community engagement, which can be rewarding for those in retail and operations roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

What counts for us is welcoming committed and passionate personalities, able to instil positive energy around them and ready to grow within a large international group. We offer our employees a collaborative, innovative, success-oriented culture that creates unique opportunities for development. We strive for excellence, and our culture encourages the autonomy, innovation, and collective intelligence of our employees. If you are looking for intellectually stimulating and empowering missions, promoting teamwork and daily challenges, do not hesitate to apply!

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield promotes equal opportunities, as well as diversity of profiles, experiences and skills. We believe that diversity plays an important role in our company's success and are committed to creating an environment that respects, values, celebrates and makes the best of individual differences. As a signatory to the diversity charter, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is committed to evaluating each new application without discrimination based on disability, age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other feature protected by law.