Head of Delivery, Dual Runway Infrastructure

London Gatwick Airport; Horley; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus 5%

30 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Generous pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

London Gatwick Airport is seeking a Head of Delivery (Dual Runway) to lead the construction phase of the £2+ billion Dual Runway and Surface Access programme within a live airport environment.

You'll provide strategic and operational leadership across airfield, civil engineering and enabling works, manage a multi-disciplinary team, and ensure safe, compliant delivery with stakeholders and partners.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Experience leading large multi-disciplinary client-side teams (up to 30 people).
• Proven delivery on infrastructure programmes valued over £500m; £1bn+ on large programmes is highly desirable.
• Experience with NEC contracts and complex contracting strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the programme-wide delivery strategy for the Dual Runway and Surface Access programme.
• Provide leadership across procurement, mobilisation, construction and handover phases.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing delivery team and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee Tier 1 contractors and delivery partner mobilisation and performance.
• Champion health, safety and environmental performance across the programme and supply chain.
• Manage interfaces within a live airport environment and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Infrastructure leadership

Executive stakeholder management

Contracting strategies

NEC contracts

Education

Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

London Gatwick Airport is seeking a Head of Delivery (Dual Runway) to lead the construction phase of the £2+ billion Dual Runway and Surface Access programme within a live airport environment.

You'll provide strategic and operational leadership across airfield, civil engineering and enabling works, manage a multi-disciplinary team, and ensure safe, compliant delivery with stakeholders and partners.