Project Engineer/ Manager Engineering &

We are a community of innovators, problem solvers, and achievers, united by our passion for pushing boundaries and overcoming challenges. If you\’re looking for a career that combines the thrill of the full project life cycle, a commitment to work-life balance, and sustainability, then look no further. Here at Gatwick, no two projects are the same consistent the only consistent thing is the location.
We have a variety of diverse projects to keep you challenged, all on one site; and due to continued growth, have plenty of complex and interesting projects on the horizon. As a Senior Project Engineer, in the Operations Programme, you will have the opportunity to work and play a key part in ground-breaking projects that will shape the future of London Gatwick, operating in a fast paced, energetic environment
Your role is pivotal in leading the design of a variety of strategically important projects for Gatwick Airport with typical budgets up to £20m, ensuring that design meets project requirements, whilst achieving real value for money. This role has involvement in every stage of the project process, including ensuring all projects are installed in line with approved designs.
Reporting into the Programme Design Manager, you will play a key role in the Construction team, responsible for ensuring design meets needs across varied £multi-million projects, including working in defined sub-programmes on complex projects.
Developing project scopes that support the business to meet its needs
Finding innovative design solutions that meet project scopes, are realistically deliverable, meet GAL engineering standards, and are cost effective.
Managing and reviewing the outputs of external design consultants, to ensure effective implementation of designs that meet quality requirements and are aligned with delivery milestones and governance tollgates.
Work with the Asset Information Team and other stakeholders to determine the asset information requirements for design and construction contracts.
The live environment at 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. Previous multi-disciplinary experience in an engineering design or design management role, ideally in a live operational environment with responsibility for delivering safety critical outcomes, with a strong focus on significant multi-year infrastructure programmes of work with a value of more than £20 million (ideally in a relevant infrastructure, building setting or operational development field).
Educated to Degree level or equivalent with honours in an architecture, engineering or construction related field
Qualifications – A Chartered Member of a recognised Engineering Institution is highly desirable.
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
~ Our people are our biggest asset. We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. To apply and find out more about what it\’s like to work at Gatwick, visit our careers site Careers | Grow your career with Gatwick Airport LGW