Space Management Project Leader

Airbus; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Workspace Project Management Lead to manage critical Space Management projects across Filton and Newport. You'll deliver high-impact projects, ensuring optimal use of office and technical spaces while maintaining compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a strong background in project leadership and financial management. This full-time position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, seeking individuals motivated by strategic space planning and stakeholder leadership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Shopping discounts

Flexible working options

Health insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Employee Representative Groups

Qualifications

• Proven experience in defining and leading complex projects in Space Management.
• Proficient in managing partners and suppliers for seamless project delivery.
• Strong financial acumen for budget forecasting and spend management.
• Capability to manage security-conscious databases of space management records.
• Commitment to integrating lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive project team across all phases navigating matrix structures.
• Achieve project objectives to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance.
• Lead office space refurbishment and moves to meet operational needs.
• Ensure effective risk and contract management during project lifecycle.
• Manage Space Management Budget Allocation including forecasting and tracking.

Skills

IT Experience

Robot Programming

PMBOK

HVAC

Project Leadership

Conflict Management

Meeting Facilitation

Schedule Management

Project Management Software

Microsoft Project

Leadership Experience

Tools

AutoCAD

CAFM

Job description

Job Description

Airbus is actively seeking a results-driven Workspace Project Management Lead to spearhead critical Space Management initiatives across our key Filton and Newport sites.

This is a pivotal role where you will own the delivery of high-impact projects from inception to successful completion ensuring the strategic and optimal utilisation of our office and technical spaces.

You will be the force behind delivering projects that not only meet stringent operational demands and achieve exceptional customer satisfaction but also strictly comply with all internal and external quality standards and regulations.

If you are driven by efficient execution, strategic space planning and effective stakeholder leadership within a global aerospace leader this is your chance to directly shape the future of Airbus infrastructure.

Security Clearance

Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance.

Travel Required

Frequent travel within UK (mainly between Newport and Filton) and occasional travel in the EU.

Location

Filton and Newport (60% of your working week must be office based at one of these locations).

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 more.

Work / Life Balance: 35‑hour week, flexible working around core hours, Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working option to buy/sell holiday.

Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University, 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 (24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health/dental/eye insurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga/meditation.

Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity/paternity/adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving, 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).

How You Will Contribute to the Team

• Define, implement and drive a project team/organisation across all project phases navigating matrix organisational structures.
• Achieve project objectives including time, scope, cost and quality to ensure complete customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the management and coordination of Filton Office Space Refurbishment and Moves to meet the operational needs of various Airbus functions.
• Ensure proactive and effective risk, opportunity and contract management (both internal and external) is embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage and deliver the Space Management Budget Allocation including annual forecasting, bottom‑up analysis and monthly spend tracking.

About You

• You have proven experience in defining, implementing and leading complex projects, preferably within Space Management (Facilities Management).
• You are adept at managing partners and suppliers to ensure project delivery is seamless and meets the required standards.
• You possess strong financial acumen for budget forecasting, tracking and managing the allocated spend for space management activities.
• You are capable of maintaining and managing a security‑conscious database of space management records, drawings and CAD standards (AutoCAD/CAFM).
• You are committed to ensuring effective integration of lessons learned to promote continuous improvement in project execution.
• 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 will do our best to accommodate your request.

We can also make adjustments for the selection process (e.g., accessible facilities, auxiliary aids, room layout). Any information disclosed will be treated with strict confidentiality.

As a Disability‑Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant with a disability or long‑term condition who meets the minimum criteria of the role. To opt‑in, select the option during your application submission.

Key Skills

• IT Experience
• Robot Programming
• PMBOK
• HVAC
• Project Leadership
• Conflict Management
• Meeting Facilitation
• Schedule Management
• Project Management Software
• Microsoft Project
• Leadership Experience

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. We will never ask for any monetary exchange during the recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported.

Employment Details

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Programme & Project Management

Priority Indicator: #LI‑CG1

Vacancy: 1

Key Requirements

Senior IC level experience required.