Birmingham Airport can serve over 150 destinations via 25 airlines and is the UK's third largest Airport outside the south-east and the UK's seventh largest overall. We have handled more than 12.5 million passengers a year and will continue to invest in significant new projects to prepare for future passenger and airline growth in the most challenging of times. 

It is widely recognised that Birmingham Airport already benefits from some of the best transport provision at any UK airport, and with the planned High Speed 2 line to directly connect via a dedicated people mover to the Airport terminal, this accessibility is only set to improve. The coming years therefore represent a huge opportunity for Birmingham Airport to grow further.  

An employer to some 6500 people on site, we are also a major contributor to the West Midlands' economy supporting economic growth and prosperity for the region and beyond.

Job Purpose

To analyse the commercial revenue and associated trends on an adhoc, weekly and monthly basis, develop commercial revenue quarterly forecasts, annual commercial revenue budgets and collate the longer term commercial business plan.

 Main Duties and Responsibilities

 - Assist in the continuing growth of non-aeronautical revenues, encompassing all Commercial categories including Duty Free, Retail, Catering, Foreign Exchange, Car Parking, Car Hire, Advertising, Taxis, Express Lane products, Airport surface access and all other non aeronautical activity.

 - Build relationships with new and existing external and internal commercial business partners in order to understand drivers for commercial performance,.

 - To analyse the financial appraisal of potential new concessionaires as required.

 - To carry out variance and trend analyses on actual sales and revenue performance versus budget, forecast, business plan and contract minimum guarantees.

 - To be fully aware of the financial terms of individual concession contracts and to use that data in analysing concession performance.

 - To assist in gathering of information to enable the commercial departments long and medium term financial planning including preparation for the submission of the annual budgets, forecasts and sensitivity analysis.

 - Maintenance, inputting and development of the commercial databases, including daily and weekly snap-shot trading figures, passenger spend analysis, collation of concession insurances and other concession queries.

 - Be the point of contact for commercial partner organisations in regard to passenger forecasts and other associated financial evaluations.

 - To prepare commercial reports, summaries and presentations for the Executive Board and shareholders as required.

 - To collate and prepare reports comparing commercial performance with recognised industry benchmarks including other airports as required.

 - To liaise and build up a close and supportive relationship with the Airport Finance team providing indicative concession performance statistics as required.

 - To become the Company’s recognised expert in commercial financial management (budgets, forecast modelling and evaluation) of concession partners, including but not limited to Tax and Duty Free, Car Parking (including cost control as appropriate), Car Hire/Taxi, Retail, Catering and other concession businesses.

 - To analyse key Car Parking KPIs and collate car parking revenue and occupancy forecasts working closely with the car parking management company.

 - To carry out such duties commensurate with the grading of the post this may be determined from time to time.

At Birmingham Airport our ambition is to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. 

Birmingham Airport is an equal opportunities employer and warmly welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.   Agile working options are available for some roles. 

We offer an unbeatable opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced operational environment with the opportunity of advancement within the section. If you are ready for the challenge, please click 'Apply Online' to complete an application. 

If you wish to apply for any job with Birmingham Airport Ltd please read the Recruitment Privacy Notice which explains how we will use your personal data, it can be found on our website - https://birminghamairport.co.uk/data-protection/privacy-notices/birmingham-airport-human-resource-privacy-notice/ 

We reserve the right to close advert early depending on applications received 

Please note:  If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please presume that you have not been selected for this role.

CONTROLS ENGINEER

Birmingham Airport can serve over 150 destinations via 25 airlines and is the UK's third largest Airport outside the south-east and the UK's seventh largest overall. We have handled more than 12.5 million passengers a year and will continue to invest in significant new projects to prepare for future passenger and airline growth in the most challenging of times. 

It is widely recognised that Birmingham Airport already benefits from some of the best transport provision at any UK airport, and with the planned High Speed 2 line to directly connect via a dedicated people mover to the Airport terminal, this accessibility is only set to improve. The coming years therefore represent a huge opportunity for Birmingham Airport to grow further.  

An employer to some 6500 people on site, we are also a major contributor to the West Midlands' economy supporting economic growth and prosperity for the region and beyond.  

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Engineering Manager Baggage and the Controls Manager to implement the provision of a safe, cost effective, reliable and efficient Controls Engineering service across the airport site including relevant client roles in minor projects.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Support:

• Working with operational teams and electro-mechanical engineers/technicians to solve day to day operational problems as required
• Support the delivery of Planned and Preventative Maintenance plans for all control system assets which will include periodic regulatory testing.
• Carry out, or supervise control system contractors to carry out remedial action found during the PPM activities
• Work with other members of the controls team to provide a 24 hour/7 days per week control system on-call support

Research and Development:

• Raise any foreseeable problems to the Controls Manager and develop proposals for rectification
• Develop PLC software improvements in ladder, SCL or STL as required, testing modifications by means of simulation or emulation in the office and implement the system changes with relevant operational considerations
• Develop HMI touch screen modifications as required to implement improvements
• Using strategic steers from the Controls Manager and requirements of operational teams, work with control system OEMs to research new products to the market to enhance the control systems at the airport
• Carry out relevant modifications to as-built documentation as required

Project Support (Control Systems SME):

• Work with the Birmingham Airport Development and Construction team as required to provide Engineering Services technical input to projects during the concept phase
• Work with the Birmingham Airport Development and Construction team as required to assist with the provision of Technical Assurance to projects in the delivery phase. This may include witnessing iFAT and iSAT activities and reviewing control system documents as appropriate.

Supervisor:

The Controls Engineer role is a Supervisor grade within the Engineering Services department and as such the following tasks will be performed:

• Provide supervision to other engineering teams, whilst working with control system assets.
• Assist the Controls Manager with the training and development of the controls team, and other teams within the business to suit the needs of the Airport’s operation
• Deputise for the Controls Manager where required.

Experience and qualifications:

This is an ideal opportunity for a Degree level Electrical/Electronic (or equivalent) qualified professional with an in-depth knowledge of maintaining control systems in the baggage environment or other applicable sectors. A controls background including knowledge of PLC’s is essential.  You will also need a sound knowledge of current, relevant Health & Safety legislation.

Miscellaneous:

• To conduct all works in a safe and secure manner and promote a safety culture within the airport organisation.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• To undertake such other duties commensurate with the grading of the post which may be determined from time to time.

Health & Safety

To promote a safety culture within the airport

Responsible for the safe operation of activities carried out by Birmingham Airport and non-Birmingham Airport teams resulting from maintenance activities

To ensure competence and compliance with  Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements

Continuous Personal Development

To promote a learning culture within the department

To undertake all mandatory training and other appropriate development as required.

To undertake other such duties commensurate with the grading of the post which may be determined from time to time.

Birmingham Airport reserves the right to vary the duties and responsibilities of employees, and that the above duties may be changed as the future needs of the business require. 

Salary

Salary up to £43,659 per annum based on qualifications and experience.

On-call allowance:

• Stand-by payment
• Hourly rate paid for each hour of disturbance or call-out.

Working hours

At the time of writing, the Controls Engineer role is an office working position, however this may change with the requirements of the Airport.

• Office working hours are 08:00 to 16.00 with flexible working around those hours
• Night working will be required from time to time to fulfil the duties of the Controls Engineer
• The controls team will provide a 24/7 controls support function to the business which will be developed by the Controls Manager. This will be with the support from various contractors, where applicable.

At Birmingham Airport our ambition is to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. 

Birmingham Airport is an equal opportunities employer and warmly welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.   Agile working options are available for some roles. 

We offer an unbeatable opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced operational environment with the opportunity of advancement within the section. If you are ready for the challenge, please click 'Apply Online' to complete an application. 

If you wish to apply for any job with Birmingham Airport Ltd please read the Recruitment Privacy Notice which explains how we will use your personal data, it can be found on our website - https://birminghamairport.co.uk/data-protection/privacy-notices/birmingham-airport-human-resource-privacy-notice/ 

We reserve the right to close advert early depending on applications received 

Please note:  If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please presume that you have not been selected for this role.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to give you feedback. 

Birmingham Airport can serve over 140 destinations via 52 airlines and is the UK's third largest Airport outside the south-east and the UK's seventh largest overall. We have handled more than 12.5 million passengers a year and will continue to invest in significant new projects to prepare for future passenger and airline growth in the most challenging of times.

It is widely recognised that Birmingham Airport already benefits from some of the best transport provision at any UK airport, and with the planned High Speed 2 line to directly connect via a dedicated people mover to the Airport terminal, this accessibility is only set to improve. The coming years therefore represent a huge opportunity for Birmingham Airport to grow further.

An employer to some 6500 people on site, we are also a major contributor to the West Midlands' economy supporting economic growth and prosperity for the region and beyond.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible to the Head of Security, reporting through the Security Operations Manager, Security Duty Managers and Lane Performance Supervisors, to perform aviation security duties at Birmingham Airport, in conformity with the National Aviation Security Programme and Security Local Operating Procedures. This role reflects the exceptional customer service skills required to ensure that passengers, staff and crew have a safe, secure and efficient passage within an efficient and friendly environment.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To control access into restricted areas of the Airport.

• To carry out security ID and boarding card checks and physical searches to a minimum of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) standards of all persons and articles carried, requiring access through the Security Checkpoints.

• To respond to emergency incidents following the agreed procedures.

• To carry out escort duties, including special events when required.

• To advise passengers, staff and crew on the correct presentation of persons and items carried, to ensure individuals are fully prepared for Security screening.

• To consistently demonstrate the positive behaviours required to support the Company’s Brand Values.

• To undertake foot patrols of operational areas and designated routes.

• If operationally required, to provide support to passengers within the Immigration Hall to ensure that they are prepared for Border Control checks and assist with any queries.

• To maintain a log of all incidents and provide written and verbal reports to the Security Managers and Security Supervision.

• To be compliant with Aviation Security local operating procedures, working practices and protocols.

• To undertake Computer Based Training as stipulated by the company, in compliance with CAA standards.

• To undertake mandatory Security Training as stipulated by the company, in compliance with CAA standards.

• To meet compliance and throughput targets as stipulated by the DfT, CAA and the Security Management Team.

• To participate in a culture of continual improvement by fully participating in the success of the business and own self development.

• To utilise equipment only as trained in how to do so.

• To achieve an acceptable level of competence which is continuously measured through relevant performance evaluation means.

ABOUT YOU

CUSTOMER FOCUS

• To maintain a proactive dialogue with internal and external customers, responding to feedback appropriately, to maximise customer satisfaction.
  
  
• To consistently treat passengers, staff and crew with courtesy and respect.
  
  
• To fully participate in the Company’s Customer Service Programme as required.

TEAMWORK

• To provide support to colleagues through effective teamwork.

• To ensure that an efficient, effective and consistent level of service and availability is provided to colleagues.

• To consistently treat colleagues with courtesy and respect diversity.

SAFETY

• To ensure all Health & Safety responsibilities are discharged and to maintain compliance with best practice and legal requirements.

• To undertake and successfully complete all training modules in order to meet company Health and Safety standards and CAA standards.

FLEXIBLE APPROACH

• To be fully flexible in terms of availability to support the rostering requirements of the post to sustain the operational requirements of a 24hrs per day/7days per week Airport.

• To carry out such other duties commensurate with the grading of the post which may be determined from time to time. 

** PLEASE NOTE, APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COMPLETED 5 YEAR REFERENCE HISTORY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED **

Birmingham Airport reserves the right to vary the duties and responsibilities of employees, and that the above duties may be changed as the future needs of the business require. 

At Birmingham Airport our ambition is to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity. 

Birmingham Airport is an equal opportunities employer and warmly welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.   Agile working options are available for some roles. 

We offer an unbeatable opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced operational environment with the opportunity of advancement within the section. If you are ready for the challenge, please click 'Apply Online' to complete an application. 

If you wish to apply for any job with Birmingham Airport Ltd please read the Recruitment Privacy Notice which explains how we will use your personal data, it can be found on our website - https://birminghamairport.co.uk/data-protection/privacy-notices/birmingham-airport-human-resource-privacy-notice/ 

We reserve the right to close advert early depending on applications received 

Please note:  If you do not hear from us withing 28 days of your application, please presume that you have not been selected for this role. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to give you feedback.