Project Lead (Civils)

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

Job summary

A leading international airport in Crawley is seeking a Project Lead to oversee major construction projects. This role involves managing projects over £100 million, leading teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in project management and strong stakeholder communication skills.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme of up to 30%

Healthcare scheme

Life and disability insurance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Leader or Project Manager in infrastructure projects, preferably in live operational environments.
• Track record of delivering projects over £100 million.
• Experience in leading teams of 10+ people.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through various stages, from design and procurement to construction and delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage conflicting priorities.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Team Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Overview

A Project Lead with a successful history of delivering large-scale construction and infrastructure projects is sought after at London Gatwick. You would be working on London Gatwick's Airfield programme, including projects for the refurbishment of runways, upgrading of the air traffic control systems and a £350m project to improve the operation of aircraft across the airfield. If you have a proven track record of delivering projects above £100m, this is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact. As the Project Lead at London Gatwick, each day brings unique challenges. You will be supporting the Programme Director and the team to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget to the highest standard. From concept to execution, as the Project Lead, you will have the opportunity to lead the full project lifecycle on a wide variety of impactful projects, in a live environment, and be instrumental in shaping the future of one of the world\'s busiest airports.

What is the role? Reporting to Gatwick\'s Airfield Delivery Lead, you\'ll be responsible for taking complex projects through various stages, from design and procurement to construction and delivery. You\'ll be focused on high-quality results and handing over the project with confidence in the knowledge you have played a pivotal role in helping London Gatwick deliver something impactful for the business and its customers.

The live environment at London Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach, with problem-solving skills and an innovative outlook. In addition, this role requires:

Responsibilities

• Significant experience as a Project Leader or Project Manager, leading infrastructure projects in a live operational environment. Your experience should demonstrate handling big projects or multi-year programs worth over £100 million (ideally in a relevant industry, for example, highways, airfields, rail or nuclear).
• Experience in leading teams of 10 people or more.
• Demonstrable experience in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, with multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities, to explain how you are working and why in a straightforward way.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills, along with the ability to motivate, coach, facilitate, and create learning opportunities for others.

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 is to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise that we all play an important role in our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process, please contact us directly. To find out more about what it\'s like to work in Construction at London Gatwick, visit our careers site Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Leader or Project Manager in infrastructure projects, preferably in live operational environments, with a track record of delivering projects over £100 million.
• Experience in leading teams of 10+ people.
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to handle multiple priorities and communicate clearly.

Benefits

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme of up to 30%
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional training to develop
• Free holiday parking
• Discounted travel to work schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Volunteer days