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TikTok

Assistant Cost Manager - EMEA - Real Estate & Facilities

London, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.

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About the team
Real Estate and Facilities (RE&F) was founded in June 2015 as part of the Corporate Services department. Our mission is to ensure a high-quality working environment and a great working experience. We strive to be the forerunner of space creation and property management and provide health, safe and efficiency-driven workplaces all over the globe.

The Cost & Commercial Management Team (CCM) is a team within Corporate Services and is responsible for life-cycle cost planning and management of our global real estate. The team safeguards the commercial interests of real estate for our organisation, and seeks to ensure value for money is being driven through all Real Estate activities.

Responsibilities:
- Work within the EMEA Cost team on the cost-commercial management and regional office portfolio, inclusive of current/new sites and projects
- Advise commercial perspectives and facilitate decisions to establish new sites / projects
- Collaborate with different teams to prepare cost information and decision points
- Collect and analyse real estate and construction related market data (e.g., transaction, construction, operation costs) to drive project life cycle(s)
- Assist in establishing and implementing effective cost planning and management systems for projects
- Support in managing project/portfolio budgets to minimise exposure and risk
- Participate in feasibility studies and establish project target cost and budget
- Review cost plans, cost estimates prepared by consultants
- Manage all facets of the pre-construction, bid and award for live projects
- Responsible for project cost updates, cash flow, expenditure forecasts, variations management and final account process
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Cost planning and management experience in real estate and construction markets.
- Able to work independently, under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Professionally qualified in MRICS or equivalent.
- Good understanding of the real estate market. Knowledge in property leasing in EMEA is preferred.
- Corporate fit-out experience.

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Client-provided location(s): London, UK
Job ID: TikTok-7280516274178230583
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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