Space Management Project Leader

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.

Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance.

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

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

Full time.

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).

• 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.

• 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.

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,…