Job description
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)
LOCATION: Filton (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, discounted shopping and much more
* Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working
* Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
* Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop
* Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
* 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?
In this pivotal role within the Facilities Management and Real Estate organization, you will hold direct accountability for the technical heartbeat of our Filton and Newport sites, ensuring operational excellence across all workspace infrastructure. You will act as a strategic lead, translating complex regulatory requirements into robust governance frameworks that guarantee full compliance and site resilience. By managing high‑value supplier partnerships, you will drive peak performance and meet rigorous financial targets, directly influencing the efficiency of our physical estate. This position offers the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between high‑level strategic objectives and day‑to‑day maintenance delivery in a high‑stakes environment. Ultimately, your leadership will ensure that our critical infrastructure remains a stable, high‑performing foundation for the organization's broader mission.
How you will contribute to the team
* Engage, develop and motivate the direct team(s), within Airbus Values using the HR processes & development tools.
* Management and completion adherence of all tasks within CMMS /CAFM tool.
* Coordination, tender and delivery of minor works projects (0 - £85K).
* Continue to develop the FMRE specification.
* Contribute to reduce operating costs by delivering cost saving targets through business transformation, supplier and contractor management and implementation of new technologies.
* Ensure adherence and utilisation of the Airbus Health and Safety tools.
* Financial management, operational budgeting, spend and risk and opportunity management.
* Manage the Statutory Inspection Contract and ensure the sites compliance with any Statutory requirements, delivery of FM responsibilities and performance of the support functions.
* Supplier management through Service Level Agreements / Key Performance Indicators, Governance and regulations.
* Provide maintenance of facilities, infrastructure and technical equipment (mechanical & electrical) to ensure a safe working environment, business continuity and property value retention through asset management and performance of energy and water efficiencies to meet with the Airbus corporate environmental objectives.
* Ensure good relationships with internal customers, understanding and anticipating the business and customer needs, including active demand management and supplier performance management.
* Asset management – delivery of a 5 year rolling investment plan, aligning with Airbus sustainability objectives.
* Defining and delivering against strategy and policy for all maintenance activities (i. Electrical, Mechanical, Fire, Fabric, Cranes) ensuring continuous improvement through data analysis.
* Encourage innovation and continuous improvement by detecting and eliminating non added‑value activities.
* Build a trustful and inclusive environment, promoting collaboration facts driven decisions and an out of silos mindset.
About you
* Financial Management understanding – operational and investment budgets.
* Knowledge of Building and Maintenance regulations.
* Sustainability fundamentals.
* Partner and Subcontractor management.
* Facility maintenance and operations management.
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with custom development solutions.
How can we support you…
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at the 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 reasonable 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.
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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 Operations Limited
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Leadership
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