Engineering Manager

Gatwick Airport Ltd; Wootton Bridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international airport in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to oversee operational leadership and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role involves managing a large team, maintaining engineering assets worth approximately £350 million, and driving departmental objectives. Ideal candidates will have experience in contract management and regulatory compliance, alongside strong leadership skills to foster a safety culture in engineering operations. Competitive salary and flexible benefits included.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus plan

Defined contribution pension

Private medical insurance

Discounts on shopping

Free holiday parking

Electric vehicle scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance related to engineering.
• Experience in negotiating service contracts and achieving budgetary targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational engineering teams ensuring safety and compliance.
• Manage maintenance and reliability of engineering assets worth £350 million.
• Set departmental targets aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

People management

Health and safety culture

Negotiate service contracts

Financial management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Senior Engineering Manager - Operations holds primary accountability for providing leadership and management to the operational engineering teams including Shuttle, Specialist Systems, Life Safety & Controls and HVAC. Holds ultimate responsibility for maintaining a safe and stable operation whilst ensuring compliance and regulatory standards are met. Responsible for all contract management and financial decisions related to the engineering operations department. What will you do?

• Accountable for the maintenance and reliability of the engineering operations asset base worth circa £350 million.
• Direct line management responsibility of 4 reports with a total team of circa 68 FTE.
• Responsible for the Shuttle safety authorisation to operate and safety certificate in line with ROGS (Railways & Other Guided Systems) to meet the requirements of the ORR.
• Accountable for ensuring that all of Gatwick's X‑ray screening equipment remains compliant in line with the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 & CAA requirements.
• Responsible for engineering’s safety improvement plan and setting EHS objectives for engineering each year.
• Sets yearly targets and objectives for each department in line with the business objectives.
• Responsible for managing all contracts and department budget ensuring Eng. OPS financial targets are achieved.
• Accountable for ensuring all core service standards are achieved by minimising asset downtime. Strong people leadership and influencing skills to communicate with all levels of the business and external stakeholders including government and regulatory bodies.
• Proven knowledge & understanding of working with unions and employee relations engagement.
• Proactive leadership to promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring processes and procedures are fit for purpose, protecting employees and contractors.
• Commercially balanced – value: cost, process and people.
• Experience of negotiating complex service contracts and meeting departmental budgetary targets.
• Strong understanding of ROGS (Railways & Other Guided Systems), Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and BS 9999.
• Good working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and regulatory and statutory compliance (e.g. electrical, confined spaces, hot works, etc.).
• Experience of working with a CMMS and asset management processes including planning, KPIs (including CSS), PDRs, and asset management/replacement.

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 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? 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 is to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success. We support an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please make us aware as part of your application if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Pay and Benefits

Permanent contract. Salary from £83,753 + £7,500 flex allowance + up to 30 % bonus + benefits.

Bonus Scheme

Discretionary bonus plans look to reward colleagues for their hard work, talent and commitment to Gatwick achieving excellent results.

Pension

We offer a defined contribution pension (DC) plan with the flexibility to select your monthly contribution.

Life Assurance

Our life assurance benefit provides peace of mind by offering financial protection to your loved ones.

Wellbeing

We put your and your loved ones’ health first, with private medical and cash plan options, including access to a free virtual GP for all colleagues.

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Our approved tax‑efficient salary sacrifice scheme could help you achieve your environmental ambitions with a shiny, new electric vehicle.

Share Plan Scheme (VINCI)

Become a VINCI Group shareholder, offering buy‑one‑get‑one‑free shares in London Gatwick’s majority shareholder.

Discounts & Cashback

You’ll have access to discounted shopping from over 800 retailers including restaurants, insurance companies and supermarkets.

Discounted Rail & Bus Travel

We encourage sustainable and lower‑emission transport options for our employees, offering a range of discounts on public transport.

Airside Perks & Free Holiday Parking

Our colleagues enjoy discounts at our airport retail partners & restaurants. Also available is 28 days free holiday parking, and 20 % discount for family & friends.

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. 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.