Commercial Real Estate Specialist

Imagine the mobility of tomorrow

Picture yourself in an exciting industry where the future revolves around leading-edge electrified and self-driving cars seamlessly integrated into people's daily lives. But how can we create this future in a way that is both safe and sustainable? This is just one of the inspiring questions we're working to solve here at Volvo Cars. Join us and watch your ideas shape the future of mobility. 

What’s in it for you

Volvo Cars Workplace Experience and Real Estate create togetherness and facilitate locations, experiences and togetherness that bolster productivity. We continuously develop our concepts and initiatives according to the business needs.
Right now, we are looking for a Commercial real estate specialist to operate the Real Estate Strategy function within Volvo Cars Workplace. You would be a driving force in fulfilling, Volvo Cars Global Real Estate strategy together with a team of specialists and supporting functions. A changing world contributes to an increased need to develop our real estate portfolio fit for company purpose and encourage interaction. This role reports to the Head of Real Estate.

What you’ll do

In the role of Commercial real estate specialist, your main tasks will focus on the buying, selling, and leasing of commercial properties like office spaces and workshops. You will ensure interaction within the company on a global level with relevant stakeholders and interact with external parties, such as property owners, to ensure delivery of the agreed plan.

Part of your responsibilities will also include: 

-    Developing property evolution and project-leading zoning planning
-    Carrying out development strategies and exploitation calculations
-    Drawing out exploitation and land assignment agreements
-    Assessing compensation for property liability, land, and utility leases
-    Carrying out property formations, parceling, and property regulations
-    Establishing a basis for decisions in land surveying administration
-    Performing sustainability and feasibility studies
-    Ensure mobility strategy and adapt infrastructure accordingly

You and your skills

We are looking for someone who has a university degree and solid experience in industrial/commercial real estate. Further, you have a proven track record in leading change on a senior level as well as a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in real estate matters. On a personal side, you are a strong communicator who can build good relationships and cooperate cross-functionally.  You are comfortable with driving change throughout an organization and have strong business acumen. You are open to new ideas, take initiative, and have high morals and integrity.  Also, you act as a role model and show courage, judgment, and persuasiveness at work. As contracts are in both Swedish and English, you have excellent communication and presentation skills in both of this language (verbal & written)

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Please submit your application through our career page. Due to GDPR regulations, we’re unable to store or consider applications from other platforms. Make sure to submit your application in English.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to Recruiter Simona Popencu at simona.popencu@volvocars.com. 

Once your application is successfully submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Applications are open until 10th of Jan 2025. We’re excited to get to know you! 

Due to the upcoming Christmas Holidays, please be aware that our recruitment process will experience some delays. Our team will be taking a well-deserved break to recharge and spend time with loved ones. We will begin shortlisting and reviewing profiles in Week 2 and 3 of the new year. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this period!

Volvo Cars – driving change together

Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment. Today, we’re one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, so you can reach your fullest potential.

And it’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. We have five fully electric cars already on the market, and five more on the way. Our fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars combined make up almost 50 per cent of our sales. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. There’s never been a more rewarding time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams!