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Galileo Global Education

Provides specialized higher education globally

Real Estate Development

Full-TimeDeadline 12/31/26
No salary listed
Entry, Junior, Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Aix-en-Provence, France
In PersonThe role is based in Aix-en-Provence; the posting also lists Marseille and requires travel throughout France about once per week.
Real EstateReal Estate Development

About the job

Requirements
  • You have 5 to 8 years of professional experience in the construction or real-estate sector, including operations management or construction project management, in a similar position.
  • You have a good knowledge of all-trades construction works.
  • You have a good knowledge of the stakeholders involved in construction projects, including the project manager, owner's representative, inspection bodies, engineering consultancies, health and safety coordinator, and general contractor.
  • You have knowledge of fire-safety and accessibility regulations.
  • You have knowledge of construction economics.
  • You have knowledge of office tools including Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
  • You have knowledge of establishments receiving the public.
  • You demonstrate autonomy, analytical and synthesis abilities, listening and adaptability, rigor, and mobility for regional site visits.
  • You have an interest in commercial activities, interpersonal ease, and knowledge of real estate.
  • You are seeking a mastère-level diploma in real-estate wealth management.
Responsibilities
  • Draft scopes of work for outsourced assignments, including owner's representative services, facility-management contracts, project-management services, and health and safety coordination.
  • Manage the operational, administrative, and financial follow-up of development operations in schools under direct project ownership, including feasibility, estimation, tendering, construction monitoring, and handover inspections.
  • Lead owner's representatives for significant fit-out works, including major renovation, lease-taking, and build-to-suit lease projects, by preparing scopes of work, conducting tenders, and monitoring studies and construction sites as the owner's representative.
  • Lead and monitor works to resolve reservations raised by inspection bodies.
  • Assist with preparing security technical specifications covering access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and security guarding.
  • Prospect a defined geographic sector with the support of the manager.
  • Identify land opportunities and reference potential plots and sites in development.
  • Meet potentially selling owners and begin initial negotiations.
  • Initiate a network of business introducers, including notaries, architects, and real-estate agents, in a dedicated territory.
  • Analyze and study the feasibility of real-estate development operations in line with the company's strategy.
  • Travel throughout France approximately once per week for same-day site visits.

About the company

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Galileo Global Education

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Galileo Global Education operates an international higher-education group that offers programs in applied arts, design, communication, and management through a network of 54 schools across 91 campuses in 13 countries. Students enroll at partner schools and campuses where practical, career-oriented curricula, hands-on training, internships, and industry connections help prepare them for the workforce; tuition and related services fund these programs. The company differentiates itself with a broad international footprint and a portfolio of branded, prestigious institutions that deliver consistent curricula and documented job placement outcomes across multiple countries. Its goal is to provide accessible, career-focused higher education across creative and management fields by leveraging its international network to offer recognized credentials and strong post-graduation employment prospects.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • Fiscal 2025 revenue rose 12% to €1.42 billion, with EBITDA reaching €350 million.
  • S&P expects fiscal 2026 EBITDA near €400 million, driven by international schools and efficiencies.
  • June 2026 campus openings in Paris and Dakar strengthen student experience and recruiting momentum.

What critics are saying

  • S&P flagged French enrollment weakness, apprenticeship reform pressure, and EM Lyon admission tightening in 2025.
  • 2025 investigation alleged student overcharging, staff burnout, and profit pressure across Galileo schools.
  • Dependence on tuition and France exposes Galileo to existential enrollment shocks if reputation erodes.

What makes Galileo Global Education unique

  • Galileo owns 54 schools across 91 campuses, spanning 13 countries and multiple disciplines.
  • Paris campus expansion and Bercy headquarters consolidation signal operational scale and brand reinforcement.
  • AKAD acquisition and international schools diversify revenue beyond France’s weaker higher-education market.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Meal Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%