Project Framework Delivery Lead - Aviation (Civil & Structural Engineering)

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Project Delivery & Framework Lead at Gatwick. You will be responsible for managing engineering projects and client relationships, enhancing the airport experience. The ideal candidate has significant project delivery experience and preferably aviation knowledge. This role offers competitive benefits and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme

Flexible/hybrid working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Professional development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project delivery within construction or consultancy.
• Aviation experience, especially at Gatwick, is a strong advantage.
• A track record of building trusted client relationships and managing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to person for the Gatwick account, solving problems and spotting growth potential.
• Oversee the successful delivery of engineering projects, meeting timelines and budgets.
• Support business development strategy and tender processes.
• Collaborate across teams to apply innovative solutions for modern airports.

Skills

Project delivery

Client relationship management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Construction consultancy experience

Aviation industry knowledge

Education

Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future of UK Aviation – Join Us at Gatwick

Aviation is taking off — and so are we.

At BakerHicks, we're proud to be trusted framework partners at some of the UK’s busiest airports. From enhancing airport infrastructure (building/Civil & structural/construction) and boosting security systems to transforming retail spaces, we’re leading projects that elevate the travel experience for millions of passengers and crew.

Working shoulder-to-shoulder with airport operations, our expert multi-disciplinary teams deliver complex projects with minimal disruption to flights and day-to-day operations. With strengths in airport planning, passenger flow, smart engineering, and sustainable modular design, we bring cost-efficient, low-carbon solutions to life from quick-turn compliance works to high-stakes airside builds.

Now, as part of our growing footprint in aviation, we’re looking for a Project Delivery & Framework Lead to join us at Gatwick.

This is more than a project role. It’s your runway to impact.

Responsibilities

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• Be the go-to person for our Gatwick account - building relationships, solving problems, and spotting growth potential
• Oversee the successful delivery of active engineering projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and standards are met
• Support business development strategy, work-winning, and tender processes
• Collaborate across teams to apply forward-thinking solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern airports

You’ll be based on-site at Gatwick three days a week, keeping you close to the action and fully immersed in the client’s world.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience in project delivery within construction or consultancy
• Aviation experience (especially at Gatwick) is a strong advantage
• A degree in a relevant technical or operational discipline (chartered status a plus)
• A track record of building trusted client relationships and managing frameworks in a dynamic environment

If you're ready to lead where aviation meets innovation — and make a genuine impact in one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors — we want to hear from you.

Come build what’s next in aviation. Apply today.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal-opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting and throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed based on personal merit and qualifications.