Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Circa £64,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + £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?

Being a Senior Project Engineer at London Gatwick, you are contributing to the development of the UK's second largest airport, shaping our future and supporting the delivery of a substantial investment plan to develop and enhance our airport infrastructure and facilities.

Working as part of the Airfield & Civils Construction Programme Delivery Team, you will lead on the development and design delivery of complex projects ranging in value from £3m to £50m and play a vital role in the growth and functionality of Gatwick.  

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact, with ambitious projects on the horizon. As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll be at the heart of these transformative efforts. Your keen attention to detail and ability to maintain a strategic perspective will be essential as you navigate a live operational environment, balancing adherence to established processes with the ability to challenge the status quo where needed. You'll collaborate with diverse stakeholders, decision-makers and external suppliers to drive the development and delivery of projects forward.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering excellence, we want to hear from you!

What will you do?

Reporting to the Programme Design Manager, you will play a key role in leading the design and management of critical Civil & Infrastructure projects within an operational airfield environment.  You will manage Design Consultants, ensuring designs align with project requirements, whilst delivering value for money and adhering to both schedule and budget.

Other duties include:

• Developing the design brief for external design consultants, ensuring that the design contract is implemented and effectively managed through the design process, and that design outputs are reviewed, coordinated and meet quality requirements.
• Ensuring safe and cost effective design solutions to meet project requirements
• Overseeing and providing technical input to any design changes throughout the construction and handover stages.
• Facilitating ongoing enhancements to project delivery and design management processes, implementing improvements as they are developed.
• Assisting Project Managers with stakeholder management to enhance the delivery of projects, considering both operational disruption and project cost.
• Alongside the Construction team, taking responsibility for safety and quality on site, ensuring all design and testing meet the requirements.
• Supervising and mentoring Project Engineers within the wider programme team when required.
• Discharge Gatwick Airport Limited's statutory duty as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 Regulations (where applicable).

Do you have what we're looking for?

The live environment at Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach, with exceptional problem solving skills and an ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

As well as an in-depth knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental regulations within the Construction industry, this role requires:

• A degree or equivalent in Civil / Construction Engineering, or Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the technical and regulatory requirements related to civil engineering and infrastructure.
• Experience in engineering design or design management on large infrastructure projects or multi year programmes of work with a value typically in excess of £15m.
• Clear understanding and knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations.
• Working knowledge of NEC suite of contracts.
• CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card.

Whilst previous civil engineering experience within an Airfield environment is desirable, we welcome any applications with broader civil infrastructure experience and would encourage you to apply. You may be right for this opportunity or other opportunities within our organisation.

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 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. 

Benefits

Our employees tell us that working here is something special, and no day is like another, where our teams do something every day that other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional training to develop
• Discounted travel
• Volunteer days

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 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