Engineering Graduate

Engineering Graduate Programme

(2 year Fixed Term Contract)

£33,500 salary, £2,000 welcome bonus, £550 Flex allowance plus up to 10% bonus and benefits

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. 

Deadline for applications: Friday 21st November 2025. We encourage early applications, as we may close the application window ahead of the deadline if we receive a high volume of strong candidates. Don't miss out—apply early to ensure you don't miss this opportunity.

Have you recently graduated in 2025 with a 2:1 (or projected for 2026) or above in a relevant Engineering degree level qualification (desirable disciplines include civil, mechanical or electrical engineering), or equivalent specialist qualification.

The core purpose of this role is to deliver a safe, efficient and resilient asset base (across a wide variety of assets including airfield, roads, baggage, terminals and specialist systems). This role sits within GAL's Engineering Team and combines engineering with project management.

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick 

Where will your career take you? 

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.  

What is the Graduate Programme?

The role contributes to delivering to core service standards and ensuring the passenger experience is as smooth as possible. Bringing with them their experience and knowledge of emerging practices, processes and technologies, the successful candidate will work with the wider team to ensure Gatwick maintains momentum to meet its Net Zero commitments.

As well as giving you exposure to innovative projects in a fast paced environment this role can also offer you: 

• Influencing and implementing best practice across Engineering to improve working techniques and objectives.
• Responsible for creation and management of core project management related documentation to support delivery of projects to time, cost and quality, with minimal impact to the operation.
• Engage with the wider team to deliver outputs to drive progress towards Gatwick's sustainability targets.
• Drive Environment, Health & Safety culture across all teams to reduce incidents & promote a safe working environment.
• Producing periodic reports and presentations, bringing data together to inform decision-making and review KPIs.
• Influencing and implementing best practice across GAL to improve ways of working and project delivery
• A development programme that builds on your commercial awareness, wider skills and development. 
• Insights into Aviation and its impact and associated industries, including sustainability and commerciality.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Engineering qualification to degree level (2:1 minimum, desirable disciplines include civil, mechanical or electrical engineering), or equivalent specialist qualification. (Achieved 2025 or predicted for 2026)
• Full UK driving licence (desirable).
• Ability to work with technical professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Understanding of the requirements for the successful participation, planning and delivery of project work.
• Knowledge of project management principles/competencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of reporting metrics and experience in analysing and manipulating data sets into reportable outputs.
• Basic overview of Statutory Regulations, British Standards and industry best practice.
• Work towards working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and regulatory and statutory compliance (e.g. CDM, confined spaces, hot works, etc.).
• Knowledge of UN Sustainable Development Goals.

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an:

•  annual bonus,
•  share scheme,
• pension, and lifestyle insurance.

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development. 

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible. 

What's it like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Does this sound of interest to you? Click apply to start your career with London Gatwick.

Selection Process

1. An online application that will involve a CV –Deadline for applications: Friday 21st November 2025. We encourage early applications, as we may close the application window ahead of the deadline if we receive a high volume of strong candidates. Don't miss out—apply early to ensure you don't miss this opportunity.
2. Online assessments to demonstrate your strengths and the values and behaviours to be successful
3. If successful a virtual 1^st stage screening call
4. An assessment centre with group and individual activities as well as an interview with the opportunity to meet managers and teams here at London Gatwick.  
   Dates to be confirmed for February 2026.