Senior Project Director

Company: Heathrow
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Location: Hounslow
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Job Description

hackajob is collaborating with Heathrow to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

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Description

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As the UK’s premier international airport, it’s vital for us to maintain a sharp commercial edge. As a Commercial Project Manager, you are part of a Commercial team that drives our profitability across everything from property and retail through to passenger services like parking and the aeronautical side of things. 

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As a Commercial Projects Manager, you will lead the delivery of key elements of business cases and manage approval processes for business partner fit-outs. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all projects meet Heathrow standards and regulatory requirements. You will be part of the Commercial Projects team.

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Commercial provides space to tenants, concessionaires and other partners to drive revenue. To support this, partners require the agility to adapt and enhance their spaces in a controlled and efficient way.

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We enable the delivery of fit-outs and projects that are safe, compliant and aligned to Heathrow standards, ensuring changes are managed effectively while maintaining operational integrity.

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Responsibilities

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  • Establishing a strong working relationship with key stakeholders and ensure that all user requirements are captured and approvals are in place to meet scheduled dates, as well as understanding regulatory requirements.
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  • End to end execution planning and management, ensuring clear goals, roles and deliverables are well defined to ensure delivery of the goals and value for money of the expenditure.
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  • Responsible for the Safety of everyone involved or touched by the fit-outs projects.
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  • Ensure the integration of design, development, construction delivery, commissioning and process requirements is achieved using the subject matter experts in the team.
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  • Track and report on project performance using established systems and clear communication.
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  • Ensure the project deliverables have been tested, commissioned and handed over in accordance with Heathrow requirements. 

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Qualifications

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  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, coordinate effectively, and manage stakeholders.
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  • Familiarity with project lifecycles, governance, and delivery frameworks.
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  • Managing project risk, including identifying, assessing, and developing mitigation strategies, with evidence of successful application to support project delivery.
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  • Commercial awareness and experience working within a contractual environment.
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  • Capability to solve problems, with well-developed analytical and numerical skills.
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  • Ensuring accuracy in documentation, processes, and compliance requirements.

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Posted: July 9th, 2026