Programme Construction Manager

Gatwick Airport Ltd; Fernhill; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport operator is seeking a Programme Construction Manager to oversee substantial construction projects and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The role demands at least 10 years of experience in construction management and the ability to lead a team while managing multiple stakeholders in a live operational environment. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

Healthcare scheme

Life and disability insurance

Professional training

Discounted rail travel

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in Construction Management on complex projects.
• Proficiency in construction methodologies and issues related to large infrastructure projects.
• Experience in a live operational environment and managing numerous stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction management across all projects.
• Lead team development and safety engagement activities.
• Monitor compliance with contractor submissions and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership in Construction Management

Safety Engagement

Contractor Review

Problem Solving

Technical Skills in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Chartered Membership of a recognized Engineering Institution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

London Gatwick offers an exciting opportunity for a Programme Construction Manager to join our dynamic team at the world's most efficient single-runway airport. Be part of shaping our future by supporting the delivery of a substantial investment plan to develop and enhance our airport infrastructure and facilities.

The Programme Construction Manager will play a pivotal role in London Gatwick's future, assisting the Programme Manager in overseeing construction activities on multiple major projects within a defined programme of works, all within a live operational environment with values over £50m.

What are we looking for

• Lead Construction Management: Oversee construction management across all projects within the assigned Programme.
• Team Development: Lead the development of the assigned Construction Management team, setting standards, managing, motivating, coaching, and mentoring staff. Recognise talent and assist in the development of high-potential individuals.
• Safety Engagement: Coordinate and deliver regular safety engagement activities (including safety tours, safety surveillance inspections, and safety performance reporting) to foster a culture of world-class health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Contractor Review and Compliance: Support reviews of contractor Construction, Design & Management (CDM) and Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) submittals, and monitor compliance against accepted plans.
• Quality and Commissioning: Review contractor Quality and Commissioning submittals, ensuring compliance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Daily Reports.
• Work Inspections: Inspect work to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, GAL standards, and statutory regulations. Collaborate with the Design Management Team to produce engineering solutions for site-based queries.
• Contractor Onboarding: Support contractor onboarding, including security introductions, logistics planning, and interface management. Facilitate contractor mobilisation and work scope while balancing operational disruption and project cost.
• Education: Degree or equivalent qualification in construction management or an engineering-related discipline. Chartered Membership of a recognised Engineering Institution is highly desirable.
• Experience: At least ten years of experience as a Construction Manager/Senior Field Engineer or equivalent on complex multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects or multi-year engineering programmes, typically valued over £50m.
• Project Management: Experience managing multiple, concurrent projects with interfacing tasks is highly desirable.
• Construction Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of construction execution, techniques, methodology, and constructability issues related to complex infrastructure or asset improvement projects.
• Quality Management: Experience in quality management for multi-discipline infrastructure or asset improvement projects.
• Health and Safety: Excellent understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental issues in the construction industry, with experience addressing these issues highly desirable.
• Project Close-Out: Knowledge of controlling and managing project close-out and handover processes, including understanding Building Control requirements.
• Operational Environment: Experience managing construction projects in a live operational environment, including coordinating with multiple stakeholders and negotiating access and possession windows, is highly desirable.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated success in construction problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Contract Knowledge: Familiarity with the NEC suite of contracts is highly desirable. Experience in preparing Project Manager Instructions and responding to Contractor Claims is also highly desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence

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; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another, where our teams do something every day that other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional training to develop
• Discounted rail travel
• Volunteer days