Field Engineer
To be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey
Key information
- Salary:Circa £56,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + £1100 Flex Allowance + up to 15% Bonus + Benefits
- Advertised Function:Construction
- Contract Type:Permanent
- Working Location:Onsite
- Location:Gatwick Airport
Field Engineer
Circa £56,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + £1,100 Flex Allowance + up to 15% 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.
What is the role?
Being a Field Engineer at London Gatwick, you are contributing to the development and growth of the world's most efficient single runway airport. Working in a fast-paced, live environment and offering development opportunities, you will have the chance to work with supportive and skilled colleagues who take pride in their work.
What will you do?
As a Field Engineer within our Commercial Programme, you will collaborate closely with the Project Management team to oversee multi-disciplinary construction projects. Your expertise in managing £multi-million projects, with a strong emphasis on health and safety, will be crucial in supporting all phases of the project, from planning and execution to completion and handover. Having experience in Building Services, including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, power, lighting, security, water, drainage, and fire protection systems, would be highly advantageous.
London Gatwick have ambitious plans for growth, and being part of their construction team ensures you will have the opportunity to work on exciting, innovative and varied projects in a truly unique environment.
Do you have what we're looking for?
- Site Safety, conduct regular site safety engagement on assigned projects with emphasis on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) compliance and help foster a positive HSE culture among all stakeholders.
- Quality Assurance, safeguarding the quality of work by identifying any deviations or deficiencies and promptly addressing them.
- Work Inspections, thoroughly inspect work on-site to verify compliance with approved drawings and specifications. Identify any deviations promptly and address them effectively.
- Documentation, reviewing contractor documentation for content, quality and compliance. Keeping detailed records of site visits, observations, and any issues encountered.
- Working closely with contractors, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution. Coordinate closely with electrical and mechanical engineering colleagues to ensure the correct and seamless installation of all works.
What are we looking for?
The live environment at London Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach, with problem solving skills and an innovative outlook. Involved in projects from inception to completion, you will work alongside multiple stakeholders. In addition, this role requires:
- Served as a Field Engineer, Site Engineer, NEC Supervisor, or Clerk of Works in the construction or civil engineering sectors, managing multi-year projects valued at up to £10 million.
- Skilled in project handover and closeout processes.
- Proficient in identifying and resolving HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) issues related to construction.
- Well-versed in quality management principles and practices.
- CSCS Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Card
- Full UK Driving License
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.
- 5% Welcome Bonus
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- High street shops and restaurant discounts
- Healthcare scheme
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional training to develop
- Discounted rail travel
- Volunteer days
There are 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 is to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise that 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 by visiting our careers site Careers at London Gatwick
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Discretionary bonus plans look to reward colleagues for their hard work, talent and commitment to Gatwick achieving excellent results.
We offer a defined contribution pension (DC) plan with the flexibility to select your monthly contribution.
Our life assurance benefit provides peace of mind by offering financial protection to your loved ones.
Putting yours and your loved ones health first, with private medical and cash plan options, including access to a free virtual GP for all colleagues.
Our approved tax efficient salary sacrifice scheme, could help you achieve your environmental ambitions with a shiny, new electric vehicle.
Become a VINCI Group shareholder, offering buy one get one free shares in London Gatwick's majority shareholder.
You’ll have access to discounted shopping from over 800 retailers including restaurants, insurance companies and supermarkets.
At London Gatwick, we encourage sustainable and lower-emission transport options for our employees. To support this, we offer a range of discounts on public transport.
Our colleagues enjoy discounts at our airport retail partners & restaurants. Also available is 28 days free holiday parking, and 20% discount for family & friends.
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