Airbus Protect - Deputy Facility Manager - (All Gender)

Airbus Protect; Toulouse; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Protect is seeking a Deputy Facility Manager to oversee the FM department across three French sites with international coordination to UK and Germany. You will structure processes, implement KPIs, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with EHS standards.

The role is highly operational with field presence, occasional travel to multiple sites, and collaboration with Procurement, IT, and Security teams.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; strong communication and reporting skills.
• Experience in facility management and operational maintenance.
• Ability to structure processes and define KPIs for FM.

Responsibilities

• Structure and harmonize FM processes across three sites.
• Manage FM projects including a Paris-area layout project.
• Coordinate with suppliers, SLAs, and performance reviews.
• Ensure international alignment with UK and German operations.
• Provide hands-on field support during peak activity and incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

FM processes

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or FM

Job description

Job Description

Ready to give a new dimension to your career by joining a dynamic and strategic environment? Join Airbus Protect as our new Deputy Facility Manager! Acting as a true conductor both in the field and in project management, you will actively participate in structuring our activities and driving operational excellence across our European sites.

Your future job, should you choose to accept it…

As Deputy Facility Manager, You Will Support The Structuring Of The FM Department And Monitor Activities Across The 3 Airbus Protect Sites In France, While Ensuring International Coordination. Your Main Missions Will Be

• Structuring & Continuous Improvement: Orchestrate the standardization and harmonization of FM processes, implement relevant tracking KPIs, and define annual improvement plans.
• FM Project Management: Act as the primary FM point of contact for large-scale projects, including an upcoming building layout project in the Paris area.
• Supplier and subcontrator Management: Structure the relationship with service providers and subcontractors (contract tracking, SLAs, performance reviews).
• International Coordination: Ensure alignment with UK and German Operations representatives regarding budget tracking and project milestones (local execution will remain managed by local focal points).
• Operational Support: Provide occasional hands‑on support in the field for complex incident resolution or during peak activity periods.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Procurement, IT, and Security departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Sustainability & Compliance: Ensure that FM standards integrate current environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.

Working Conditions & Travel

• Teleworking: Up to 1 day per week (adapted to FM operational constraints). Note: A full‑time on‑site presence (5 days/week) is strictly required during the initial onboarding period.
• Travel: Regular travel is required to our various sites (Blagnac, Vitrolles, Bristol, Newport, Ottobrunn, Hamburg).

Are you our future talent?

• Education: Master’s degree or Engineering degree with a specialization in Engineering, Facility Management, or Maintenance.
• Experience: You have a successful first experience (significant internships/apprenticeships accepted) or an intermediate level in operational maintenance covering varied topics.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory for daily international interactions.
• Specific Working Conditions & Certifications:
• Required certifications: Electrical (B2C), Working at heights.
• Work environment: The role is highly operational in the field, involving frequent and daily walking across large‑scale sites. The activity also includes occasional manual handling of equipment, carried out in compliance with HSE standards.

Required Soft Skills

• Analytical skills and writing ability
• Team management / coordination
• Ability to lead meetings
• Customer orientation
• Flexibility
• Facilitator / Mediation skills
• Rigor and organization (appetite for structuring)
• Open‑mindedness (enjoys varied days and human contact)
• Team spirit
• Positive and collaborative approach / Interpersonal skills
• Proactivity
• Autonomy
• Dynamism

Security Requirement

This position requires eligibility for security clearance granted by recognized governmental authorities.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Protect

Contract Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Facility Management and Real Estate

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