Engineering Sustainability Manager

Engineering Sustainability Manager

Permanent contract

Salary from £60,539 + £4,750 Flex allowance + Up to 20% Bonus + Benefits

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.  

This role takes an office first hybrid approach here at London Gatwick, with three days a week in the office, two days remote, managed around the needs of the business.

What is the role?

Responsibility for the driving sustainable practices within Gatwick's Engineering function to address commitments through Gatwick's sustainability policies and procedures. Through continual improvement, innovative thinking, and harnessing changing technologies, this role will support and energise the wider Engineering function to excel in the sustainability sector.

Delivery and sponsorship of projects relating to Engineering's sustainability commitments will be a key part of the role and requires effective communication across different levels within the business to ensure benefits are realised in a timely and effective way.

What will you do?

• Drive and prioritise sustainability activities and maintain momentum to achieve a best-in-class sustainability position
• Utilise best practice industry standards to ensure Gatwick's sustainability solutions are fit for purpose
• Sponsor and project manage projects to deliver beneficial outcomes for the business
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement within the sustainability sector for maintenance and Engineering projects.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to all GAL departments in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of engineering systems and infrastructure.
• Own and deliver a communications rhythm to bring the Engineering function on the journey to a more sustainable future
• Coordinate with delivery teams to ensure successful design outcomes are being realised and handed over to operational teams
• Balance the need to design fit for purpose solutions whilst maximising the best whole life cycle benefits.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Educated to Degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
• Proven proactive leadership to promote health and safety culture
• Strong people leadership and influencing skills to communicate across the business and with external stakeholders
• Proven in depth working knowledge of safety management policies, procedures, and practices
• Experience in delivering strategic outcomes associated with ESG agendas in complex, large, multi-faceted organisations
• Demonstrable experience of successful delivery in an operational environment
• Proficient understanding of Health Safety & Environmental associated with construction and operational environments, including CDM
• Adept at communicating at all levels and across different teams and stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge of current specific Statutory Regulations, British Standards, emerging technologies/processes, and industry best practice.

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by a discretionary annual bonus, free staff parking, discounted rail travel to work, share matching scheme and more. We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most.

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.

London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please make us aware as part of your application should you require any reasonable adjustments.

Click apply now to start your career journey with London Gatwick.

You can find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our careers site Careers at London Gatwick