Facility Management Team Lead

About Us

At Brussels Airlines, we are passionate about connecting people, economies, and cultures. As Belgium’s home carrier and one of the four network airlines of the Lufthansa Group, we fly from the heart of Europe to over 90 destinations worldwide, including 18 across Sub-Saharan Africa.

As proud ambassadors of Belgium, we bring the world to Belgium and the best of Belgium to the world: from collaborations with Michelin-starred Belgian chefs to our Belgian Icon aircraft adorned with national legends, we celebrate creativity and the amazing things our country has to offer.

Our company culture is warm and inclusive. By focusing on wellbeing & flexibility, we create an empowering environment that gives our more than 3500 people wings. Ranked number 4 in 2025 in Randstad’s Employer Brand charts, we are driven by passion, ownership, team spirit, excellence and respect: values that make the difference every day for our company, for our guests and for each other.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a talented Facility Management Team Lead who will take ownership of the day‑to‑day operational and tactical management of facility services at Brussels Airlines. You will lead a small, hands‑on Facility Management team and oversee a broad scope covering technical, infrastructural and commercial facility management. Working within the evolving Lufthansa Group “One Real Estate” framework, you will combine strong operational ownership with the drive to further professionalise FM practices in a growing organisation.

And that could be you! Curious what your responsibilities would look like?

Technical Facility Management

• Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of all building technical systems (HVAC, electrical, elevators, access control, fire & safety systems)
• Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules, repairs and technical upgrades
• Manage utilities and technical building services, including e-mobility infrastructure
• Oversee emergency and incident management, including fault analysis and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety and environmental (HSE) regulations

Infrastructural Facility Management

• Manage workplace services including cleaning, floor management, meeting room setup and workplace support
• Oversee landscaping, grounds maintenance and seasonal services
• Coordinate mail, logistics, catering and vending services
• Manage employee parking and hygiene services

Commercial Facility Management

• Manage FM budgets, control costs and contribute to multi-year investment planning
• Oversee contract and service provider management, including SLA monitoring
• Handle operating cost accounting, property-related financial reporting and warranty claim tracking
• Manage lettings, rentals and associated contracts for the Brussels portfolio

Provider Management & Small Projects

• Steer and control FM service providers, ensuring quality and contractual compliance
• Act as internal client representative for facility-related construction and refurbishment projects (< 100k)
• Coordinate planning and execution of minor renovation and improvement works

Strategy, Sustainability & Organisational Development

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the regional FM strategy
• Support the implementation of sustainability and environmental initiatives within FM operations
• Drive process improvement and digitalization of FM workflows
• Align local FM practices with Lufthansa Groups One Real Estate strategy as the organisation evolves

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop a small FM team (1–2 direct reports) at Brussels Airlines
• Foster a hands-on, service-oriented and collaborative team culture
• Ensure clear task allocation, performance follow-up and knowledge development within the team

Sounds good? Then please continue reading!

Where do you land?

You’ll be part of the Real Estate & Facility Management organisation, supporting facility operations for Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa Group entities in Belgium.
You will report directly to the Head of Real Estate, Region Belgium.

Your profile

At Brussels Airlines, we believe in making people grow. Therefore, we are not looking for white ravens: we are looking for people that match with our company’s goals and culture, and that can elevate us to even higher heights.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Facility Management, Real Estate, Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in facility management or a comparable operational role
• Proven experience managing FM service providers and complex facility scopes
• Solid track record in coordinating and leading small to medium‑sized FM or infrastructure projects
• Experience with budget management, cost control and FM‑related financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of building systems, safety regulations and workplace services
• Hands‑on, structured and solution‑oriented leadership style
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across teams, cultures and hierarchies
• Fluent in English, with a good knowledge of Dutch and French

What’s in it for you?

• Never a dull day: a challenging job in aviation, where entrepreneurship, collegiality and a hands-on spirit are at the heart of our approach. 
• Awesome colleagues: a talented, international team fully dedicated to soaring to new heights together in an empowering environment. Experience the combination of the freedom to make the role your own and excellent teamwork!
• Flexibility:  enjoy hybrid working with a vibrant office at our main offices  and the freedom to manage your schedule.
• Continuous personal and professional development: enjoy broad training possibilities in both the becademy as in the Lufthansa Group network. Seize the opportunity to experience a colleagues job. Or take advantage of Lufthansa Group’s international career opportunities!
• Travel discounts: you and your family can explore the world at very attractive flight and hotel rates. And even for your friends you can fix special deals!
• A people-oriented environment with more than 3500 colleagues and more than 60 nationalities. At Brussels Airlines, there is room for everyone – but not for discrimination. Diversity and inclusion are celebrated, and we do everything to create a company culture that feels like coming home.

And of course we offer more general perks such as :

• An attractive salary, in line with your experience and competences, with a flexible reward plan that allows you to further optimise part of your salary
• A company car + charging card or mobility budget
• CLA90 bonus and profit sharing when collective targets are met
• Meal‑vouchers and eco‑vouchers
• Representation allowance and home working allowance
• Mobile phone with subscription & laptop
• Health insurance for you and your family at favourable rates
• Pension insurance, including insurance coverage of 2 years in case of long‑term illness
• “Benefits at work” employee discount platform
• 27 vacation days (20 + 6 ADV + 1 extra legal) + extra seniority holidays

Will you soon be part of it? Apply now!