Project Engineer (6 Month FTC)

Gatwick Airport Ltd; Wootton Bridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international airport in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer (Design Management) to manage design processes for multi-million pound projects. This role involves developing project scopes and overseeing design management while ensuring sustainability and cost-effectiveness in designs. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or architecture, alongside experience in design and stakeholder management. Benefits include a welcome bonus and various employee discounts.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

High street shops and restaurant discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life and disability insurance

Professional training

Discounted rail travel

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• University degree in an engineering or architectural discipline, or significant experience instead.
• Demonstrable knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements for engineering.
• Experience in coordinating design teams and multi-discipline resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and deliver effective design management.
• Manage design contracts and ensure compliance through the design process.
• Seek cost-effective and sustainable design solutions.

Skills

Design management

Project scope development

Stakeholder management

Sustainable design solutions

Cost-effective solutions

CDM Regulations understanding

Education

University degree in engineering or architecture

Chartered Member of a recognised institution

Job description

Overview

London Gatwick is more than just a workplace - it's a community of innovators, problem solvers, and achievers, united by a passion for creating exceptional passenger experiences and delivering world-class infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity within the Commercial Programme with a varied portfolio of projects, spanning terminal and passenger experience upgrades to critical infrastructure projects. As a Project Engineer (Design Management) within the Commercial Programme, you will help shape strategic projects across the entire customer journey and play a key role in the successful delivery of projects that enhance the experience of millions of passengers each year. Working in a live operational environment, you will contribute to the future of one of the world\'s busiest airports. Our current project portfolio includes property and retail unit refurbishments, retail unit enhancements, International Departure Lounge (IDL) refurbishments (including full Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment replacement), car parking, and enhancements to staff facilities.

Role

Reporting into 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 in defined sub-programmes on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing project scope to meet business needs, and delivering effective design management on individual projects.
• Developing the design brief for external design consultants, ensuring the design contract is implemented and managed through the design process.
• Seeking sustainable design solutions to meet project requirements, including energy-efficient design, materials selection, waste reduction, and transportation optimisation to reduce carbon emissions from construction.
• Working with multiple stakeholders to support successful delivery of projects.
• Seeking cost-effective design solutions and managing external design consultants.
• Providing technical input to design changes through the project lifecycle.
• Undertaking the role of Principal Designer Contact to discharge the duties of Principal Designer (CDM Regulations 2015) with the support of a CDM Advisor.

What we are looking for / Qualifications

• University degree in an engineering or architectural discipline, or significant experience instead of education/qualifications.
• Qualifications - A Chartered Member of a recognised Engineering or Architectural Institution is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of technical and regulatory requirements related to their field of expertise.
• Knowledge of and experience in scoping and briefing is desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience implementing British Standards is desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NEC suite of contracts is desirable.
• Experience in coordinating design teams and multi-discipline engineering resources is desirable.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

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

Our culture and how to apply

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 are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart, with the aim to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice. For more about working at London Gatwick, visit our construction careers site Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process, please contact us directly.