Richemont Assistant Facilities Manager
Richemont seeks an Assistant Facilities Manager in Seoul to support building operations, vendor management and H&S compliance for its Seoul premises.
Overview
Richemont is a leading global luxury goods group that manages a portfolio of prestigious maisons including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Montblanc. The group operates across watchmaking, jewellery, leather goods and accessories, supporting high standards of craftsmanship, retail excellence and heritage-driven creativity across international markets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day operations and upkeep of office and retail premises in Seoul, ensuring uninterrupted building services and occupant comfort.
- Coordinate preventive and reactive maintenance for MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems and building fabric; liaise with in-house engineers and external contractors.
- Manage vendor relationships: procure services, obtain quotes, monitor SLAs, and ensure timely invoicing and contract compliance.
- Assist with workplace safety, fire systems, statutory inspections and local regulatory compliance; support incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Oversee space moves, furniture installations and minor fit-out projects in coordination with internal stakeholders and external designers/contractors.
- Maintain accurate facilities records, update maintenance schedules, and manage work orders through the computerized maintenance system.
- Control small operational budgets, track costs and report on facilities KPIs to the Facilities Manager.
- Support sustainability initiatives related to energy use, waste management and facilities lifecycle optimisation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, building services or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Professional certifications preferred: local safety certification or internationally recognised qualification (e.g., IOSH/NEBOSH).
- Valid right to work in South Korea and familiarity with local building regulations and statutory inspection regimes.
- Fluency in Korean and strong professional English communication skills preferred.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of progressive facilities or building services experience, ideally within luxury retail, corporate offices or hospitality environments; demonstrable vendor management and MEP coordination experience required.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, building services or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea. There are currently 565 open positions in Seoul on Cerulean, with 2 added recently. Across South Korea, Cerulean lists 691 open roles — 2 of them newly added.
Culture
Richemont cultivates a culture rooted in craftsmanship, attention to detail and respect for heritage across its maisons. The organisation values collaboration between creative, commercial and technical teams and encourages professional development while maintaining high standards of operational excellence and sustainability.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.