At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver innovative utility design solutions for one of the world's busiest airports.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm focused on sustainable and efficient airport operations.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to influence major projects.
- Other info: Dynamic role with leadership opportunities and a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on airport infrastructure and support global travel growth.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering, chartered status, and 5+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Overview
Delivering integrated, coherent, and fit-for-purpose utility design solutions. Ensuring safe, secure, and efficient construction, operation, and maintenance are embedded from the earliest stages of design. Considering whole-life performance, climate resilience, future capacity, and adaptability. Ensuring utility solutions align with Heathrow’s design vision. Supporting airline and passenger growth and achieving planning requirements where needed. Creating a resilient, high-performing utility network capable of supporting one of the world’s busiest airports.
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
- Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution or equivalent level of technical competency and hold IEng or be working towards IEng professional status
- Must have at least 5 years of engineering experience as this is a leadership position where you will act as the client’s SME for technical assurance
- Competent to lead a portfolio of assets in one of the following classifications: Utilities (infrastructure), Mechanical/Electrical, Water Systems and Public Health, Stands and Airside Ops, Terminals, Airport related development and supporting facilities, Services – heating, cooling and distribution, energy, fuels, Environmental, Baggage, Operational Technology and Cyber Security, Civils - Tunnels and Bridges, Civils – Highways, Structures and Car Parks, Civils - Airfield and Roads, Rail, Control and automation, Innovation
- Proven ability to instruct, lead, and manage technical consultants and strategic partners to achieve defined outcomes
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, using data and sound judgement to develop robust, pragmatic solutions
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders through clear communication, presentations, and effective engagement
- Demonstrated experience in scope development, change management, safety improvement through design, and managing technical quality assurance
- Track record of driving continuous improvement across the design and engineering lifecycle
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Design Engineer – Utilities
Utility Design Solutions
Engineering Degree or Equivalent
Chartered Engineer Status (IEng)
Technical Assurance
Leadership Skills
Portfolio Management
Analytical Skills
