At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead property and infrastructure strategy at Cardiff Airport, driving growth and performance.
- Company: Join the Executive team at Cardiff Airport during a transformative phase.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits with a focus on career development.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence at Executive level in a dynamic, regulated environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a nationally significant asset and drive economic growth in Wales.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in property or infrastructure with strong governance skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Onsite at Cardiff Airport
Competitive salary and benefits
Cardiff Airport is entering a pivotal phase of growth and transformation - and we’re looking for a Property and Infrastructure Director to join our Executive team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a complex, high-profile estate, driving commercial performance, leading major infrastructure programmes, and helping shape a nationally significant asset. This isn’t just another Director role - it’s a chance to help shape the long-term future of Cardiff Airport and play a key role in driving economic growth across Wales.
What you’ll do
As a key member of the Executive team, you will lead the strategic direction and performance of our property and infrastructure portfolio - maximising value, driving revenue, and enabling long-term growth.
- Define and deliver a long-term property and asset management strategy
- Lead major capital investment and development programmes
- Oversee a diverse commercial estate, optimising income and performance
- Provide strategic leadership to the Facilities Management and Project teams
- Ensure strong governance, compliance and a non-negotiable safety culture
- Build and influence senior relationships across government, partners and tenants
- Contribute to wider organisational strategy as a member of the Executive team
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an exceptional leader who combines strategic vision with proven delivery, capable of operating at Executive level within a complex, highly regulated environment. We’re particularly interested in candidates with:
- Senior leadership experience across property, infrastructure, estates or engineering
- Delivery of large-scale capital programmes and asset optimisation
- Strong commercial, financial and governance expertise
- The ability to influence at Executive and Board level
- Experience of working within aviation or transport would be advantageous.
Property and Infrastructure Director in Cardiff employer: Cardiff Airport
Cardiff Airport is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead transformative projects in a dynamic environment. With a competitive salary and benefits package, employees enjoy a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional growth, all while contributing to the economic development of Wales. Joining our Executive team means being at the forefront of shaping a nationally significant asset, making a meaningful impact on the future of aviation and infrastructure.
