Senior Project Manager (Airfield Systems) in Horley

Circa £89,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + £4,750 Flex Allowance + up to 20% Bonus + Benefits

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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.

London Gatwick is evolving rapidly, presenting an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager (Airfield Systems) to join our high-performing and expanding Airfield and Civils Programme, working on delivering and shaping Gatwick's future infrastructure. As a Senior Project Manager at London Gatwick, you'll lead strategic construction projects from conception, through execution and closeout. We have a growing portfolio of projects on the Airfield, which range from £5 to £150m, including projects for runways, taxiways and roads, as well as upgrading air traffic control systems. You will be supporting the Programme Manager and the team to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget to the highest standard.

In this pivotal role, you will lead the full project lifecycle of strategically important Navigational and Airfield Systems projects within an operational airport environment. Working alongside key stakeholders and suppliers, you will manage the technical, commercial, and financial aspects to achieve both project and business objectives, resultantly shaping the future of one of the world's busiest airports. If you have a proven track record of delivering projects above £20m, this is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact.

Reporting to the Programme Manager, you'll be responsible for taking complex projects through various stages, from design and procurement to construction and delivery. You'll be focused on high-quality results and handing over the project confident in the knowledge that you have played a pivotal role in helping London Gatwick deliver something impactful for the business and its customers.

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. In addition, this role requires:

• Significant experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager, leading infrastructure projects in a live operational environment.
• Your experience will demonstrate handling big projects or multi-year programs worth over £20 million (ideally in a relevant industry, for example, highways, airfields, rail or nuclear).
• Experience in leading teams of 10 people or more.
• Demonstrable experience in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, with multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities, to explain how you are working and why in a straightforward way.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills, along with the ability to motivate, coach, facilitate, and create learning opportunities for others.
• Experience in Aerodrome Systems, such as Navigational Aids or Airfield Ground Lighting, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of the airport environment is desirable.
• Experience in the areas of aerodrome operations, including Air Traffic Control and CAA Safety Cases, is highly desirable.
• A qualification in Project Management (e.g., APM PMQ) and a degree in an applicable Engineering or Construction field is desirable.

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.

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

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, visit our careers site.