ESTEC Workplace Project Manager

As the ESTEC Workplace Project Manager, you will report to the REFM ESTEC Site Manager and will drive the transformation of the working environment and play a key role in ensuring effective utilisation of ESTEC’s legacy and newbuild working environments.

The Real Estate and Facilities Management Department is responsible for eight sites across Europe, with a total of approximately 250,000sqm of working space, as well as technical facilities, and a population of over 7,000 employees.

ESTEC is the largest of the ESA sites, with a total of approximately 130,000sqm of working space, the largest European satellite test centre, numerous laboratories and technical facilities, a conference centre, and various general-purpose facilities with over 3,500 employees.

Your responsibilities will include: creating and updating the ESTEC workplace masterplan, which will serve as the key point of reference for on-site directorates for the allocation of the legacy office environment, renovated modern working environments and newbuild workspaces; acting as the key point of contact for ESTEC customer directorates to explain applicable policies and guidelines for the working environment and to assist with the identification of optimised solutions; managing the workplace work packages in projects covering new constructions and large refurbishments; coordinating the work packages of an outsourced contract to manage the working environment at operational level to ensure that personnel moves are carried out in line with plans agreed with customers; managing the inventory, procurement and deployment of furniture in the workplace environment; working closely with the ESA Workplace Development Lead in the REFM Development and Coordination Office to ensure that the ESA workplace design guidelines are effectively implemented on the ESTEC site; working closely with the ESTEC Hard Services Section to ensure the timely provision of agreed customer layouts for those areas subject to modifications and adaptation.

You must also have strong communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Additionally, you should demonstrate the ability to lead change and transformation efforts and effectively oversee small teams of industrial partners.

ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.

At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at [email removed - click apply for more details] .