Real Estate Optimisation Senior Manager - CRH International
Crh
A global leader in building materials, providing essential products for construction projects.
Optimize CRH's global real estate portfolio, lead transactions, and build capability.
5 days ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
84,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Project Management
Construction Management
Design‑Build
Pre‑construction Services
Scheduling and Quality Management
Cost Consulting
Safety Management
Project Bonding
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
Description
budgeting
cost oversight
asset management
optimization
land sales
stakeholder collaboration
Drive financial performance – accountable for budgeting and forecasting, cost oversight, and profit delivery through real estate strategies that align with accounting policies and support broader business goals.
Help build real estate capability and shift culture around asset management.
Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Legal, Strategy, and Performance teams to align real estate actions with business goals.
Develop and manage a network of external agents to support execution across markets.
Lead and support real estate optimisation initiatives across CRH International.
Drive value creation through footprint rationalisation, consolidation, and strategic land sales.
Partner with local teams to challenge and guide real estate decisions.
Requirements
chartered surveyor
valuation
portfolio optimisation
capital planning
commercial acumen
project delivery
Deep expertise in property valuation, leasing, transactions, and portfolio optimisation.
Proven ability to deliver complex projects in a commercial setting.
Chartered Surveyor or equivalent professional qualification.
Experience working across multiple markets and cultures.
Familiarity with capital planning and investment appraisal.
Strong commercial acumen and ability to connect real estate decisions to business outcomes.
Comfortable influencing without direct authority.
Hands-on, adaptable, and culturally aware.
8+ years in real estate strategy, transactions, or portfolio management.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Benefits
Comprehensive secondary benefits
Significant contribution to your pension plan
Highly competitive salary package
Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization
Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1970
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1970 and has since grown to become a global leader.
29 countries
Global presence
The company operates across 29 countries, serving diverse markets worldwide.
Tens of billions
Annual revenue
The company reports revenues in the tens of billions annually, supporting its large-scale operations.
Specializes in aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, and other construction materials.
CRH’s history includes significant acquisitions that expanded its global presence and reach.
Key projects span residential, commercial, and infrastructural developments, contributing to landmark buildings worldwide.
Known for its leadership in infrastructure, CRH provides essential products for roads, bridges, and urban developments.
The company’s diverse product range supports the construction of both public and private sector projects.
Culture + Values
People are our Priority
Character is our Strength
Performance is our Commitment
Innovation is our way Forward
Environment + Sustainability
30% CO₂e reduction by 2030
Carbon Emission Target
The company aims to reduce its group-wide CO₂e emissions across all scopes by 30% from a 2021 baseline by 2030.
0.8 kg CO₂e intensity
Carbon Efficiency
The company achieved a CO₂e intensity of 0.8 kg per US$ revenue in 2024, marking an improvement from 0.9 kg in 2023.
98% waste management plans
Operational Sustainability
98% of the company's operating units have implemented waste management plans as of 2024.
49% sustainable product revenue
Green Product Performance
Products with enhanced sustainability attributes contributed 49% of total product revenues in 2024, nearing the 2025 target of 50%.
Science-Based Targets validated for Scope 1 & 2 (33.5% per tonne cementitious; 42% other activities) and Scope 3 (23.5% clinker & cement)
Cement-specific net CO₂e per tonne of cementitious product: 537 kg (2023: 562 kg); adjusted 2024: 530 kg (–32% vs 1990)
Recycled 44.7 million tonnes of wastes/by-products in 2024 (2023: 43.9 Mt)
25% of electricity consumed came from renewable sources in 2024
Invested via CRH Ventures/Innovation Fund in low-carbon water tech (FIDO AI), electrochemical cement (Sublime Systems), electric off-road vehicles (Caterpillar partnership)
Inclusion & Diversity
Inclusion & Diversity vision: build an organisation where inclusion is a core leadership value, talented people of all backgrounds are welcome and differences are embraced
Inclusion: aim for full participation and optimum performance by empowering differences; employees feel safe, trusted and respected
Diversity: defined as all the ways we are similar and different across backgrounds and characteristics including age, disability, ethnicity, race, gender, religion and sexual orientation
Inclusion first to attract diverse talent and ensure diverse voices are heard
Goal: everyone has a fair and equal opportunity to develop and progress in an environment where they can be themselves and perform at their best
Working environment supports people in being themselves and performing at their best