Head of Real Estate Management Belgium

About Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, is the national airline of Belgium with its home base at Brussels Airport.
Our mission is to be the most reliable airline, making everyone feel at home.
We are passionate about what we do, whether it’s on board, in an office, in the hangar or at an airport. Our people are recognized for always going above and beyond and for constantly challenging themselves.

Purpose of the position

At Brussels Airlines, our journey goes beyond the skies. With bold ambitions for growth and innovation, we’re not just flying further—we’re building smarter, greener, and more inspiring places for our people and aircraft to thrive.

As we expand our operations and elevate our customer and employee experience, we are looking for a Head of Real Estate Management Belgium to help steer our infrastructure transformation from the ground up.

Why this role matters

From delivering a state-of-the-art Crew Center to reimagining the facilities that enable the maintenance of our growing and modernizing aircraft fleet, our real estate portfolio and projects are key pillars of Brussels Airlines’ long-term strategy. You’ll be at the helm of real estate delivery in the Brussels region and in outstations in Africa —balancing day-to-day operations with long-range vision, ensuring our buildings meet operational excellence, sustainability goals, and the needs of a modern airline.

As a strategic leader within our Procurement & Infrastructure division, you’ll oversee everything from leases and right-to-use agreements to complex new builds and technical facility upgrades, working hand-in-hand with Group Lufthansa and our airport partners. Together, we’ll craft smart, resilient, and future-ready solutions.

What you’ll lead

• You lead and develop the Real Estate team within the Lufthansa Group matrix.
• You are responsible for all real estate needs in the Belgium region and continuously optimize the portfolio.
• Steer strategic infrastructure developments—from initial concept and business case to execution and commissioning.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient building operations across our key assets including our technical base, headquarters, lounges, and regional offices.
• Make sound investment decisions, balancing innovation, technology, sustainability, and return on investment.
• Act as our main liaison with Brussels Airport Company and other key stakeholders in Belgium and abroad.
• Develop and drive mid- and long-term real estate strategies, including lease negotiations, site planning, and space optimization.
• Ensure best-in-class service delivery by managing external providers and facilities management contracts with strong cost and performance discipline.

Your profile 

• You hold a university degree—ideally in architecture, civil engineering construction planning, or a related technical field—or a relevant vocational qualification with professional experience in construction & real estate.
• You have several years of leadership experience.
• You bring strong analytical skills and several years of experience in project management.
• Strong experience in real estate project management, facility operations, and investment planning.
• Deep understanding of building technologies, sustainability, compliance, and landlord-tenant regulations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills; confident engaging with C-level, airport authorities, and service partners
• You have unrestricted work authorization for Belgium/ the European Union.

What we offer

At Brussels Airlines, we take pride in being a Top Employer. This means:

• A people-first culture focused on learning, inclusion, and well-being.
• A hybrid work environment with trust and flexibility.
• Unique career opportunities within the Lufthansa Group.
• A chance to be part of transforming the real estate backbone of a national airline with international impact.
• A flexible reward plan that allows you to optimize part of your salary.
• A flexible work environment focused on activity-based working and home office possibility.
• Travel benefits.
• Company car (or car allowance and/or public transport subscription).
• Profit sharing.
• Group insurance.
• Company medical plan (optional).
• Representation & homeworking allowance.
• Meal & eco vouchers.
• A spot in a very enthusiastic team & a great company to work for.

Ready to help shape the physical future of aviation?
Apply now and be part of a journey that’s just taking off.