Senior Projects Manager

Are you ready to lead the projects that will define the future of our growing airport?

Newcastle International Airport is a multi-award-winning airport that proudly connects the North East to the world. In 2025, the Airport was recognised as Best Airport in Europe in the 2 to 5 million passenger category at the ASQ Awards, reflecting its commitment to exceptional customer service. As one of the region's most important transport hubs, the Airport is investing in its future through ambitious infrastructure development, sustainability initiatives and long-term growth plans. Committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon status by 2035, Newcastle International Airport is recognised as a sustainability sector leader, operating its own solar farm, investing in fleet electrification and enhancing biodiversity through significant tree planting programmes. This is an exciting time to join a business that is shaping the future of aviation in the North East.

The role involves leading the Airport's infrastructure development and capital investment programme. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects that will directly influence operational resilience, passenger experience, commercial growth and sustainability across the Airport estate. Working as a key member of the leadership team, you will provide strategic direction and leadership for the Projects Department, overseeing the planning, development, procurement and delivery of major infrastructure and capital projects. From leading investment decisions and business case development through to construction, delivery and handover, you'll ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget while supporting the Airport's long-term ambitions. You will also play a key role in shaping future infrastructure strategy, building strong relationships with stakeholders, regulators, consultants and contractors, and driving continuous improvement across project delivery.

If you're looking for a role where you can leave a lasting legacy and help shape the future of a thriving regional airport, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for a strategic and inspirational leader with a proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure, construction or capital investment programmes within a highly regulated environment. You will bring:

• Significant experience leading large-scale capital or infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
• Strong project governance, risk management and stakeholder management expertise.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent commercial, contractual and financial management capability.
• The credibility and communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A strong understanding of health and safety legislation, CDM regulations and project delivery best practice.
• The ability to balance operational priorities with long-term strategic objectives.
• A passion for innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement.
• The drive to deliver projects that create lasting value for customers, colleagues and the wider business.

Newcastle International Airport offers a unique career opportunity where your work will have a visible impact on the future success of the Airport and the region it serves. You’ll join a collaborative and ambitious organisation that is investing in its infrastructure, its people and its future. This is an opportunity to lead high-profile projects, influence strategic decisions and contribute to a business with clear sustainability and growth ambitions.

Just some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Preferential parking rates – Park & Fly
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Free on-site car parking whilst at work
• Car servicing and repairs
• Access to World Duty Free
• Westfield Cash Plan
• Westfield Rewards
• On-site occupational health support
• On-site physiotherapist
• Employee assistance programme support
• Employee discounts at airport retail and catering outlets
• Membership to our on-site gym

This post requires access through the Critical Part at the Airport and therefore in line with Department for Transport regulations; you will be required to demonstrate during the recruitment process that you have no relevant criminal record. Newcastle International Airport Limited promotes the equality of opportunity. Being part of the Disability Confident Commitment means that we want to ensure all our organisational policies and processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone. This includes our recruitment strategies, and we welcome applications from all prospective candidates.