Project Manager

Farnborough Airport Limited (FAL) is Europe’s leading business aviation airport and the home of British aviation. FAL handles approximately a third of London’s business aviation traffic and is the largest in the UK. FAL owns and operates both the airport and the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facilities, making its integrated operations unique to the market. FAL has an iconic, state of the art infrastructure which is tailored to business aviation and focussed on delivering a world class customer experience. Over the years, FAL has been consistently recognised as the best FBO in Europe.

FAL operates alongside the Aviator Hampshire Hotel, a luxury hotel located on the perimeter of the airport and one of the best hotels in the area. Both companies are jointly owned by Macquarie Asset Management (MAM). MAM is one of the largest infrastructure investors in the world and has an extensive track record in airport investment and ownership. From a leadership and business perspective, FAL and the Aviator Hampshire Hotel are managed together as a Group.

Farnborough Airport limited is an equal opportunities employer, promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Farnborough Airport is growing, and this is an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to be part of a high performing team building Farnborough’s future infrastructure.

The Project Manager will play a key role in Farnborough’s future, leading the planning and execution of strategically important projects within a live airport operational environment. The Project Manager will be responsible for the technical, commercial and financial management of the project(s) to deliver to the project and overall business objectives.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Lead and manage various projects throughout the design, procurement, construction, delivery, and handover stages to achieve the desired business outcomes.
• Champion a world-class safety culture for projects and contractors, maximising health, safety and environmental performance.
• Lead the identification and mitigation of risks that may adversely impact project delivery or adversely affect airport operations through the project/programme lifecycle.
• Deliver projects within a defined cost, schedule, and quality requirements, leading the successful handover of assigned projects to the Operational Departments.
• Lead the development of internal and external project team; set standards, manage, motivate, coach and mentor staff within the team.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to this role, including all standards and code compliance, and required planning permissions.
• Manage and positively influence key stakeholders (both internal & external) associated with the project.
• Lead the identification and implementation of lessons learned to continuously improve project delivery.
• Consistently demonstrate and encourage others to adhere to the company values of Proud, Passionate, Ambition and Together in your day-to-day role.
• Contribute to the Company’s aspiration of becoming an Employer of Choice and Responsibility in the local area by actively participating in our volunteering opportunities where possible.
• Demonstrate engagement with and adherence to the Company’s policies, procedures, guidelines, and reporting channels to ensure all work is carried out safely and to the highest standards, including but not limited to:
• Safety, Compliance and Environmental standards/legislation.
• The identification and management of occupational risks factors (such as workload/time management, clear communications and working methods) that may affect an employees’ psychological response to their work and workplace conditions.
• Appropriate Workplace Behaviour, UK Modern Slavery and General Data Protection & Retention (GDPR) Policies.
• Support the team with adhoc activities/tasks as reasonably requested.

ABOUT YOU

ESSENTIAL

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in project management, architecture, engineering, or construction related field.
• Full UK driving license holder.
• Experience (typically associated with three years’ experience) as a project manager on projects with a value typically more than £5m in a relevant industry including experience leading teams and managing external suppliers.
• Experience of managing multiple, interfacing, concurrent projects desirable.
• Experience in leading infrastructure projects in a live operational environment desirable.
• Strong & demonstrable leadership and influencing skills.
• Strong communication skills.Strong practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder requirements.
• Sound commercial and financial awareness. Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts (NEC/JCT) contracts.
• Knowledge and understanding of contract administration and negotiations.

DESIRABLE

• Practitioner level in project management (e.g. APMP Project Management Qualification or PRINCE2 Practitioner).
• Knowledge and understanding of airport environment desirable.
• Personal resilience and the ability to manage ambiguity.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday per annum (pro-rata), plus statutory public holidays.
• Workplace pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
• Life assurance.
• Access to medical plan including a range of private treatments (after probation period).
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme (after 9 months of employment).
• Sustainable travel scheme.
• Annual complimentary bike maintenance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance programme and helpline.
• Discount on accommodation at affiliated hotel.
• Discount on food/beverage at affiliated pub.
• You’ll also get all kinds of other great perks, like social events and special employee offers.