Airfield Development Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatwick Airport is seeking an Airfield Development Coordinator to manage project schedules and provide planning services for diverse infrastructure projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the airport's growth while working in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a degree in construction and relevant planning experience, with a focus on collaboration and adaptability.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus

Discounts at shops and restaurants

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Free holiday parking

Travel discounts and on-site parking

Qualifications

• Approximately three years' experience as a planner on projects over £10m is highly desirable.
• Experience in planning infrastructure projects in operational environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules with milestones.
• Monitor schedules and identify critical activities.
• Prepare progress and performance reports.

Skills

Communication

Statistical Analysis

Quantity Take-offs

Proficiency with Primavera P6

Proficiency with MS Excel

Education

Degree/Post-Grad in construction or related field

Job description

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Airfield Development Coordinator (Hiring Immediately), Surrey

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Client:

Gatwick Airport Limited

Location:

Surrey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Being a Construction Planner (Airfields and Civils) at London Gatwick, you'll see the impact of your work on the airport and passengers. This role offers unique insights and a central position in providing planning services for various projects.

From facilities expansion to security upgrades and runway resurfacing, no two days are the same at Gatwick, offering diverse projects and a dynamic environment for continuous learning.

To support your journey, you'll receive development opportunities to grow. London Gatwick's Construction Department manages several programme and project teams and technical support functions, responsible for delivering the airport CIP and strategic growth over the next 5 years, including critical infrastructure projects across the campus.

What is the role?

London Gatwick is evolving rapidly, and this is an exciting opportunity for a Planner to contribute to building Gatwick's future infrastructure within a high-performing team.

The Planner will work across all project stages, managing schedules for projects up to approximately £50m, and provide comprehensive planning services. Responsibilities include schedule development, maintenance, monitoring, recovery planning, and providing technical guidance on Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Breakdown Structure, and Resource Loading.

What will you do?

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules with milestones and monitoring activities, coordinating work sequences with the overall project plan.
• Monitor schedules, identify critical activities, and update functions for various disciplines or specialties.
• Develop installation rates, review contractor schedules, and provide recommendations.
• Evaluate quantities, staffing, and schedule logic, and prepare progress and performance reports.
• Assess contract programmes, review quantity logs, and analyze contractor schedules against baseline, identifying critical path activities and variances.

Do you have what we are looking for?

• Degree/Post-Grad in construction or related field.
• Approximately three years' experience as a planner on projects over £10m is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Excel.
• Experience in planning infrastructure projects in operational environments is a plus.
• Skills in quantity take-offs, statistical analysis, and computer operations.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up processes.
• Understanding of financial and mathematical reports.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts.
• Strong communication skills.
• Awareness of the airport environment is advantageous.
• Personal resilience and adaptability in ambiguous situations.

What's in it for you?

Our employees find working here unique, with diverse daily experiences. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus
• Discounts at shops and restaurants
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Free holiday parking
• Travel discounts and on-site parking

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

Our people are our greatest asset. We strive for an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to create a workplace where everyone belongs and has a voice.

Learn more about working at London Gatwick on our construction careers site: Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.

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