Property Project Development Manager Heathrow, England
Job description
This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Property Project Development Manager to join our team. With a portfolio comprising approximately 8.5 million square feet and a property asset value exceeding £2 billion, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our corporate property projects.
As the Property Project Development Manager, you will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of projects, aligning with business objectives and driving exceptional results. This is a key role in managing internal property reporting, control, safety requirements, and engaging external project managers and contractors.
A degree/ HND level or equivalent in a property related subject, appropriate membership of professional body, and solid PQE demonstrating the delivery of construction projects are crucial for this role. The successful postholder will hold a solid track record of delivering quality and creative solutions, will be capable of managing external suppliers, and will have excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, which in turn will ensure they are seen as the internal expert within Property Project Development here at BA.
We offer a dynamic and challenging work environment, with opportunities for personal and professional growth. As a Property Project Development Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping and delivering our property projects, contributing to our overall success.
Key duties will include –
- Leading and managing outsourced professional service providers, including Project and Cost Managers, design teams, and contractors, to deliver cost-effective and professional services throughout each technical project.
- Taking ownership of project delivery, ensuring adherence to agreed time, cost, and quality parameters. Developing and implementing project strategies, drive continuous improvement, and provide regular reporting.
- Establishing and maintaining effective project governance, aligning with corporate governance principles. Ensuring compliance with corporate procurement, quality, safety, health, and environmental policies and standards.
- Taking budgetary responsibility, monitoring project finances, and collaborating with the BA Finance Manager.
Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold thinker, you will be in your element at British Airways.
Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.
Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at British Airways. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities
