Property Estates Surveyor

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

**The role**:
A great opportunity for a Property Estates Executive/Surveyor has arisen to join the team at British Airways You will be responsible for providing “expert” real estate property support for BA’s global occupations in airports and town offices across BA’s property portfolio.

**What you’ll do**:

- To work with stakeholders and service providers, develop and implement real estate solutions in response to market conditions, critical lease events or emerging business objectives on a global basis. All solutions to provide the “a best value” solution for the business and the IAG Group.
- To provide the leadership and management of outsourced professional service providers to enable the delivery of a cost effective and professional real estate services to BA.
- Where required, be the Accountable Project Manager or team member for the delivery of real estate and/or relocation projects including defining any necessary prescribed Governance Roles iaw BA Standing Instructions.
- In conjunction with service partners, provide a leadership role to the business areas advising them on all matters concerning the legality of occupation and relevant terms of the lease depending on the transaction being considered e.g. acquisition, disposal, re-gear, etc to allow informed and timely decisions to be made on real stakeholders, Airport Operators, Local Authorities state transactions.
- In conjunction with nominated service providers, provide leadership on all real estate matters effecting a property, including but not exclusively to business rating, local town planning approvals, net book values, insurance, and onerous lease provisions.
- To work with the wider Real Estate team and Service Providers, to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, Airports and other Statutory Bodies

**What you’ll bring to British Airways**:
**Skills / Capabilities**
- Proven ability to work collaboratively, cross functionally and at all levels internally and externally.
- Proven skills in managing a team of external consultants.
- Excellent influencing and communication skills at all levels with professional credibility.
- An analytical thinker with good understanding of BA’s business model and strategy, able to develop property solutions to support the property business objectives.
- Able to work independently, taking initiative and responsibility for resolving problems.
- Financial analysis to support the development of business cases.

**Core Traits**:

- Uncompromising in safety, security, process and regulatory requirements.
- Service delivery focussed.
- Engaging approachable manager.
- Can make tough decisions and think of innovative solutions.
- Clear and articulate communicator

**Your experience**:

- An education to Degree level or equivalent experience, an appropriate property qualification or relevant experience.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS) desired.
- Good understanding of airline operations and sound commercial awareness.
- Experience of managing outsourced suppliers.
- Proven ability to work cross functionally.
- Strong understanding of property management and relevant legislation, e.g. Landlord & Tenant Act 1954.

**What we offer**:
We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

**Inclusion & Diversity**:
At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we re