Field Engineer in Surrey

Permanent, Full Time

Key Information:

• Circa £55,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + £1000 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, you will have the chance to work with supportive and skilled colleagues who take pride in their work.

As a Field Engineer within our Airfields and Civils Programme, you will work closely with the Project Management team to supervise strategic construction projects, focusing on health and safety, quality, and progress. We have a growing portfolio of projects on the Airfield, which range from £1m to £150m, including projects for runways, taxiways and roads, as well as upgrading air traffic control systems.

London Gatwick has ambitious growth plans, 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.

What will you do?

Reporting to the Senior Field Engineer or Programme Construction Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of complex projects across London Gatwick. Working closely with internal teams and contractors to ensure the successful completion of projects and being involved in the end-to-end process.

Other duties include:

• Delivering regular site safety engagement on responsible projects, to ensure an emphasis on and compliance with Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards and promoting a positive HSE culture
• Reviewing contractor CDM and quality and commissioning submittals for quality and compliance
• Inspecting work within to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications
• Producing detailed daily shift reports looking at safety, progress and quality.
• Coordinating with electrical and mechanical engineering colleagues to ensure all works are installed according to plan

Do you have what we're 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
• Ability to work night shifts, where required by the project
• Full UK Driving Licence

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.

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 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. We 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.