Airport Duty Engineer - Critical Systems & On-Site Response

London Gatwick Airport; Horley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Staff parking

Rail travel discount

Share matching scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

London Gatwick Airport is seeking an Airport Duty Engineer to join the Engineering Control Centre on a permanent basis. You will support customers with safe and efficient work, manage on-site response to planned and reactive maintenance, and deputise for the Engineering Operations Manager when unavailable.

You will oversee the electrical distribution network (up to 33kV), coordinate permits and shift work, and ensure engineering services stay available while coordinating technicians.

Qualifications

• Specific experience of health and safety related standards and regulations typically involving the security of airport facilities.
• Inspiring leadership abilities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Good working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and regulatory and statutory compliance (e.g. electrical, confined spaces, hot works, etc.)
• Working knowledge of all aspects of engineering relating to the operation of an airport environment
• Good understanding of budgets and financial frameworks
• Strong understanding and proven experience in a relevant engineering discipline

Responsibilities

• Control engineer for the GAL/UKPNS (up to 33kV) electrical distribution network for Gatwick.
• Coordinates permits and work requests while on shift (including electrical, confined spaces, hot works, etc.) inline with policy and regulation.
• Maintains the availability of Engineering services and main utilities and coordinate engineering technicians while on shift to ensure an effective engineering solution is provided to support a stable operation.
• Works with the emergency services to provide engineering expert advice during periods of need.
• Manages and authorises safe systems of work and contractor management systems.
• Shares knowledge and coaches other team members in order to support improvements in team performance.
• Operates engineering systems including fire alarms, BMS, HVAC and pump station faults, prevents pollution, etc.
• Produces effective communication to stakeholders including duty reports for each period of duty to maintain consistency and clarity of the operational picture.
• Coordinates the fault line operation to ensure effective response by engineering teams to faults raised.

Skills

Inspiring leadership

Health & safety standards

Regulatory compliance

Engineering knowledge

Budget management

Job description

London Gatwick Airport is seeking an Airport Duty Engineer to join the Engineering Control Centre on a permanent basis. You will support customers with safe and efficient work, manage on-site response to planned and reactive maintenance, and deputise for the Engineering Operations Manager when unavailable.

You will oversee the electrical distribution network (up to 33kV), coordinate permits and shift work, and ensure engineering services stay available while coordinating technicians.