Project Engineer (Major Projects)

Project Engineer (Major Projects) Circa £60,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + £1100 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. This role takes an office-first hybrid approach at London Gatwick, with three days in the office and two days remote, managed around the needs of the business. What is the role? London Gatwick is more than just a workplace. 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; 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, we have plenty of complex and interesting projects on the horizon. As a Project Engineer (Design Management), in the Major Projects Programme, you will have the opportunity to work to play a key part in ground-breaking projects that will shape the future of London Gatwick. Your ideas will be valued, and your contributions will have a lasting impact on our organisation and our passengers. Your role is pivotal in leading the design of large, strategically important projects for Gatwick Airport with typical budgets over £100m, 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. What will you do? Reporting into the 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. Other duties include: * Developing project scope to meet the business needs, along with delivering effective design management on individual projects. * Developing the design brief for external design consultants, ensuring that the design contract is implemented and effectively managed through the design process. * Seeking sustainable design solutions to meet project requirements, ensuring implementation of measures (such as energy-efficient design, materials selection, waste reduction, and transportation optimisation) aimed at preventing, reducing and remediating carbon emissions that arise from the construction. * Working with multiple stakeholders to support the successful delivery of projects * Seeking cost effective design solutions and managing external design consultants * Providing technical input to any design changes through the lifecycle of the project. * Undertaking the role of Principal Designer Contact to discharge the duties of Principal Designer (CDM Regulations 2015) with the support of the CDM Advisor. 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 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: * University degree in an engineering discipline, or significant experience in lieu of education/qualifications. * Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of technical and regulatory requirements related to their field of expertise. Knowledge of and experience in scoping and briefing are desirable. * Experience in Civils/Structural Engineering is desirable. * Knowledge of and experience implementing British Standards and sustainable design schemes such as BREEAM (or other equivalents) is desirable. * Knowledge and understanding of the NEC suite of contracts is desirable * Experience in coordinating design teams and multi-discipline engineering resources is desirable. What do I get? 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: * Welcome Bonus * Performance-based bonus scheme * High street shops and restaurant discounts * Healthcare scheme * Life and disability insurance * Professional training to develop * Professional subscriptions * Discounted travel * Volunteer days 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. 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