Engineering Project Lead (Airport Operations) (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company at Gatwick Airport is seeking an Engineering Project Lead to oversee multi-million-pound projects. This role involves leading design efforts, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring project requirements are met. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and experience in managing large infrastructure projects.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shop and restaurant discounts

Life and disability insurance

Professional training and development

Professional subscriptions

Discounted travel

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-disciplinary engineering design or design management.
• Managing infrastructure programs over £20 million.
• Chartered membership of a recognized engineering institution is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of projects with budgets up to £20m.
• Develop project scopes and innovative design solutions.
• Manage and review external design outputs for quality.

Skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Degree in architecture, engineering, or construction

Job description

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Engineering Project Lead (Airport Operations) (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Gatwick Airport Limited

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

London Gatwick is more than just a workplace. We are a community of innovators, problem solvers, and achievers, united by our passion for pushing boundaries and overcoming challenges. If you're looking for a career that combines the thrill of the full project life cycle, a commitment to work-life balance, and sustainability, then look no further. Here at Gatwick, no two projects are the same; the only constant is the location.

We have a variety of diverse projects to keep you challenged, all on one site; and due to continued growth, we have many complex and interesting projects on the horizon. As a Senior Project Engineer in the Operations Programme, you will play a key role in ground-breaking projects that will shape the future of London Gatwick, operating in a fast-paced, energetic environment.

Your ideas will be valued, and your contributions will have a lasting impact on our organisation and our passengers. Your role is pivotal in leading the design of strategically important projects for Gatwick Airport with typical budgets up to £20m, ensuring that design meets project requirements while achieving value for money. This role involves every stage of the project process, including ensuring all projects are installed in line with approved designs.

The role

Reporting to the Programme Design Manager, you will be a key member of the Construction team, responsible for ensuring design meets needs across varied multi-million-pound projects, including working within defined sub-programmes on complex projects.

Other duties include:

• Developing project scopes to support the business needs
• Finding innovative design solutions that meet project scopes, are deliverable, meet GAL engineering standards, and are cost-effective
• Creating clear and transparent design briefs for external design consultants
• Managing and reviewing external design outputs to ensure quality, alignment with milestones, and governance
• Collaborating with the Asset Information Team and stakeholders to determine asset information requirements for design and construction contracts

What are we looking for?

The live environment at Gatwick requires flexibility, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and an innovative outlook. You will work with multiple stakeholders throughout projects from inception to completion. Additionally, the role requires:

• Experience in multi-disciplinary engineering design or design management, preferably in operational environments with safety-critical outcomes, managing infrastructure programs over £20 million, ideally in infrastructure, building, or operational development fields
• Degree or equivalent in architecture, engineering, or construction
• Chartered membership of a recognized engineering institution (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of scoping and briefing processes

What do I get?

Our employees find working here unique, with daily opportunities others only dream of. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shop and restaurant discounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional training and development
• Professional subscriptions
• Discounted travel

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

Our people are our greatest asset. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone has a voice and plays a vital role in our success.

To apply or learn more about working at Gatwick, visit our careers site: Careers | Grow your career with Gatwick Airport LGW

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