Development Manager Real Estate (Commercial)

Brussels Airport Company is the company that owns and runs our international airport.

As an international airport located in the heart of Europe, Brussels Airport is the ideal gateway to Brussels, Belgium and the rest of the world. Brussels Airport is simultaneously a city in itself, bustling with activity, innovation and engagement.

They aspire to develop the best and most sustainable airport in Europe through their unique ecosystem of related companies, combined with a strong focus to unlock the value of the land. Brussels Airport stages a multitude of real estate developments, related to the aviation industry and beyond. Thanks to its strategic location and economic importance it succeeds in attracting a wide array of companies. attracting This way Brussels Airport Company keeps abreast on their ultimate goal: providing their clients with the best possible experience, earning their satisfaction in every respect and diversifying it’s business.

Courage. Commitment. Collaboration. Customer Centricity. Care. The 5 values that define their unique corporate culture with a heart and a beat.

In order to fulfill their further ambitions towards growth & expansion, sustainability and diversification they are currently strengthening their Commercial Real Estate Department by engaging a Development Manager Real Estate (Commercial).

As Development Manager Real Estate you are responsible for the further development of the airport premises into an economic center in order to boost its commercial performance and securing the best airport in Europe. You are in the driving seat to shape the real estate portfolio and land area of the second largest economic center of Belgium

The program includes the (re-)development and/ or refurbishment of a wide scope of various projects and areas, such as:

·      MRO (maintain/repair/overhaul) facilities

·      Aviation hangars

·      Office buildings and related services

·      Business aviation activities

·      Mobility infrastructure

·      And all related city and/or airport functionalities to enable the airport community

Together with the Director Commercial Real Estate and your colleagues, you have the responsibility to shape the airport area. You will be part and lead the development of the Real Estate masterplan of the airport, followed by securing the design, commercialization and execution of it. You take into account the needs of the clients to ensure a first class customer experience and delivers award winning, innovative real estate projects

• You will contribute to the set-up and implementation of the strategic and tactical plan of the Real Estate Department and translate this into a concrete action plan for the diverse range of commercial real estate projects.
• You keep abreast of the needs of BAC’s commercial partners and translate these into concrete real estate projects and/ or plans.
• From the first feasibility study until the provision of the project you coordinate and make sure the program is conducted within the predetermined scope, time and budget.
• During specific redevelopment and refurbishment projects you are responsible for the reallocation and/or reaccommodating of the clients, in order to minimize the impact on their daily activities.
• You will manage all the key stakeholders of this program: a consortium of architectural and engineering firms, Quantity & Quality Surveyor and a wide range of internal BAC departments, etc. You also oversee the cooperation with the various external stakeholders (customers, governments, etc.).
• You assure effective stakeholder management through active participation in different cross-departmental meetings, both in- and external, that may impact the development of commercial real estate. Through solid interaction and communication, you ensure client satisfaction and engagement.
• You manage, coach and motivate your project & cross functional team (Project Managers, Financial Controllers, Master Planning, Legal, etc.) in order to achieve the common goal: realizing BAC's real estate ambitions.
• You are responsible for preparing and presenting investment proposals to Senior Management and the Management Committee
• You report directly to the Director Real Estate.

• You obtained a Master Degree or equivalent through relevant experience and combine this with a solid track record of a minimum of 10 years within real estate/real estate development.
• Over the years you have built a broad and relevant network within the Real Estate Industry.
• You have a vast experience in the development of various types of real estate project of a substantial size.
• You master the program- and project management dynamics securing delivery within scope, time, quality and budget.
• You have a helicopter view, are able to guard the long-term vision and overall interest of the company strategy and are able to work in complex environments.
• You combine your financial and technical knowledge with a commercial attitude.
• Your resolute and solid communication, combined with your excellent tactical and strategic negotiation skill set, enables you to guide diverse stakeholders to common results.
• You are empathic, pragmatic and a proactive person. You are able to see the global picture enabling you to make decisions even with uncertain factors.
• You are result driven with a strong analytical, problem solving and hands-on mindset.
• You are fluent in Dutch, with a good knowledge of English and French.

Brussels Airport is a stimulating world, where you are immersed in an energetic and positive work atmosphere.

They created an environment that gives your talents wings, with one eye on technological developments and the other on your well-being.

They offer an attractive salary including a full and complete benefits package, company car and annual bonus included.

Are you ready for departure?