Project Leader - Building & Construction

Airbus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Project Leader in Building & Construction. You will manage CAPEX projects from inception to delivery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and budget management. This role offers flexible working and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Health insurance

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in Capital Investment Project management.
• Demonstrable experience of taking projects from inception to handover.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for delivering construction projects as client-side project manager.
• Lead, motivate and manage a Multi-Functional Project Team.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

BSc/HND/HNC in Construction/Building Services

Job description

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Project Leader - Building & Construction

Apply locations Bristol Area time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: June 10, 2025 (26 days left to apply) job requisition id JR10300193

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK

LOCATION: Filton, Bristol (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday (AP+)

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave, purpose built maternity rooms on site

• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?

A really exciting opportunity has become available to join the Facilities Management Building & Construction team in Filton as a Building Project Leader.

In this role you will work alongside a hardworking and supportive team who have a wide ranging set of skills and abilities which you would be able to draw on. You would have full autonomy over the projects you would be delivering, taking ownership of your time and priorities. You would have the opportunity to work across the Filton and possibly Newport sites, liaising with many different stakeholders.

You will take responsibility for setting up and leading CAPEX projects from inception and feasibility, through to design and specification and final handover.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Full responsibility for delivering construction projects as client-side project manager

• Lead, motivate and manage a Multi-Functional Project Team (MFT); including external professional staff, i.e. contract managers, client CDM, QS etc

• Regular communication and updates on projects to all stakeholders.

• Develop client briefs into construction requirements, including scopes for External Professionals, i.e. architect, structural engineer, systems designers

• Manage lifecycle of the project through to handover

• Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost control

• Deliver projects to agreed timescales

• Managing project risk

• Ensure Project is delivered to a Health and Safety Guidelines

ABOUT YOU

• BSc/HND/HNC in Construction/Building Services (or related discipline) or equivalent experience

• Experience in Capital Investment Project management, and delivery of medium scale projects

• Demonstrable experience of taking projects from inception and feasibility, through design and specification to site monitoring and handover

• Demonstrable experience and understanding of the integration of mechanical and electrical systems within construction projects

• Excellent knowledge of the ‘Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015’

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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 Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management

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About Us

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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