Head of Asset Lifecycle Engineering

• Head of Asset Lifecycle Engineering
• Based at Manchester Airport
• Permanent position

Why Manchester Airport?

Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 30 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the third largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region. 

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. 

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

You’ll also have access to some great benefits including: 

• Bonus scheme 

• 10% company contribution pension 

• Car allowance 

• Private medical scheme 

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 

• Free parking 

• Subsidised public transport 

• Huge range of company discounts 

• 2 volunteering days per year 

• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 

• Care Concierge service  

The role

The Head of Asset Lifecycle Engineering is responsible for leading the Asset Lifecycle function, ensuring airport assets meet operational and business requirements through effective asset performance, risk, maintenance, and investment management.

As a member of the Asset Management senior leadership team and deputy to the Asset Management Director, the role is accountable for developing and delivering capital renewals strategies and investment plans, prioritising asset replacement and maintenance activities, and leading a team of Asset Lifecycle Managers to support airport growth, operational resilience, and business efficiency.

What will make you successful in this role

• Proven experience managing significant OPEX and CAPEX budgets and delivering asset investment programmes
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance asset performance, risk, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and business growth objectives
• Experienced in developing and communicating strategic plans, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and presenting to senior leadership and board-level audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and decision-making skills, with a risk-based approach to investment and asset management
• Degree-qualified in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline, with professional membership of a recognised engineering institution (e.g. IET, IMechE, MICE)

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.