Manager Workplace Strategy & Infrastructure Projects

About Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, is the national airline of Belgium with its home base at Brussels Airport.
Our mission is to be the most reliable airline, making everyone feel at home.
We are passionate about what we do, whether it’s on board, in an office, in the hangar or at an airport. Our people are recognized for always going above and beyond and for constantly challenging themselves.

Purpose of the position

At Brussels Airlines, we’re not just reshaping our network—we’re reinventing the way our people work and thrive. As we grow into the next chapter of our transformation, we are investing in smart infrastructure, modern workplaces, and next-generation maintenance facilities to support our teams and aircraft well into the future.

We are seeking a Manager Workplace Strategy & Infrastructure Projects to lead the development of our future headquarters, state-of-the-art hangars, and mission-critical aviation facilities, while shaping how and where work happens across our organization.

Your Mission

You will lead the execution of a bold real estate and workplace vision across our Belgian and African operations—turning strategy into spaces that enhance productivity, collaboration, and sustainability. From strategic planning to stakeholder alignment, you will guide some of our most impactful projects and establish a robust Project Management Office (PMO) for consistency and excellence across our portfolio.

Your tasks

• Long-term workplace strategy and design standards across HQ, hangars, and leased outstations.
• Development of Brussels Airlines’ new headquarters and modernization of aircraft maintenance infrastructure.
• Project lifecycle management from feasibility through commissioning, with up to 80M CAPEX in 2026–2031.
• Close collaboration with Brussels Airport Company, project developers, and local authorities.
• Steering of external project managers, internal experts, and cross-functional project boards.
• Project governance through a Group-aligned PMO, driving transparency and performance.

Your profile

• A strategic real estate and infrastructure leader with a degree in architecture, engineering, or similar.
• 7+ years of experience in complex, regulated environments (aviation, infrastructure, corporate real estate).
• Proven success delivering workplace and infrastructure projects at scale.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, including Brussels Airport and public authorities.
• Strong grasp of FIDIC, permitting, and legal construction frameworks.
• Fluent in English, with working proficiency in Dutch and/or French.

What we offer

At Brussels Airlines, we are committed  being a Top Employer in Belgium. You’ll be part of a team that doesnt just build buildings—we build the future of how aviation operates on the ground.

We offer : 

• A dynamic, inclusive, and impact-driven work culture.
• Opportunities for growth within the Lufthansa Group.
• A hybrid working environment with flexibility and purpose.
• The unique opportunity to leave your span on the future Brussels Airlines campus.
• A flexible reward plan that allows you to optimize part of your salary.
• A flexible work environment focused on activity-based working and home office possibility.
• Travel benefits.
• Company car (or car allowance and/or public transport subscription).
• Profit sharing.
• Group insurance.
• Company medical plan (optional).
• Representation & homeworking allowance.
• Meal & eco vouchers.
• A spot in a very enthusiastic team & a great company to work for.

Ready to build more than just square meters?

Apply today and help us take off toward a smarter, more connected, and sustainable future.