Head of Building and Construction Projects

Airbus; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Northern Ireland seeks a Head of Buildings & Construction to lead project delivery. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management, particularly in the construction industry and excellent knowledge of Health and Safety regulations. This role involves resource allocation, compliance management, and stakeholder engagement to support ongoing infrastructure improvements. Competitive permanent position with a focus on building innovative solutions to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the construction industry is essential.
• Experience ideally in client-side project management.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety NEBOSH is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of Building & Construction projects.
• Allocate resources to projects and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage risks and implement mitigation plans.

Skills

Project management experience

Health and Safety knowledge

Leadership

Client side project management

Education

BSc / HND in Construction / Building Services

Job description

Job Description :

Subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals.

Head of Buildings & Construction

Airbus Facilities Management and Real Estate : Buildings & Construction (B&C) are a community working at different UK sites supporting construction of new buildings and infrastructure refurbishments. We build all necessary facilities to support Airbus core business.

We are looking for a Head of Buildings & Construction to join our site at Belfast where you will use strong stakeholder management skills to govern partner relationships and customer expectations providing leadership for the Belfast Buildings & Construction team and portfolio delivery.

You will lead a portfolio of Building & Construction projects requested by Facilities Management and Real Estate and the business to achieve our operational sustainability and workplace of the future objectives.

This is an opportunity to refine and develop our existing facilities with new buildings and facilities to suit our business needs and our increase in production.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Allocate resources to projects including prioritisation where required in line with business and compliance requirements.
• Establish and deliver resource planning to meet the required workload based on expected project portfolio.
• Develop team competency, execute recruitment, temporary contract extensions or terminations as necessary.
• Ensure the projects are delivered in compliance with AIRBUS procedures and the relevant regulations in particular Health and Safety.
• Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost control.
• Manage risks and opportunities and implement mitigation plans as necessary.
• Establish and deliver communication plans to FMRE and business stakeholders incl. ensure appropriate project governance and Senior Steering Committees where necessary.

Contribution to the site master planning

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers the business / project requestors and authorities.
• Contribute to national and transnational process improvements / transformation.

ABOUT YOU

• BSc / HND in Construction / Building Services (or similar) or equivalent experience.
• Project management experience within the construction industry is essential.
• Experience ideally in client side project management.
• Experience of working on an NEC project preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety NEBOSH an advantage.
• Leadership experience and team player attitude to contribute to the overall department objectives.

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

Company : Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type : Permanent

Experience Level : Professional

Job Family : Programme & Project Management

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is and always has been committed to equal opportunities for all. As such we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .

At Airbus we support you to work connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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