Project Manager

Gatwick Airport; Horley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport facility in the UK is looking for an experienced Project Manager to oversee major infrastructure projects ranging from £50m to £350m. The role involves managing design, procurement, and delivery processes while ensuring compliance with safety and legal standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in similar roles, excellent leadership skills, and a background in civil engineering or construction. Competitive salary, bonuses, and extensive benefits included.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

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

Qualifications

• Project manager or assistant project manager on large projects over £50m.
• Experience in new build and refurbishment projects in a live environment.
• Leadership of projects in a live operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the assigned project including design, procurement, and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with legal and statutory obligations.
• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact project delivery.

Skills

Strong leadership and influencing skills

Effective communication skills

Strong practical problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage complex stakeholder requirements

Sound commercial and financial awareness

Understanding of contract administration and negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction

Job description

Project Manager (Major Projects)

Full Time, Permanent

Key Information :

• Circa £70,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + £4,750 Flex Allowance + up to 20% Bonus + Benefits

Gatwick Airport is evolving rapidly, presenting an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager (Major Projects) to join our high-performing team and shape London Gatwick's future infrastructure.

The airport's current projects, which range from £50m to £350m, include the expansion and reconfiguration of the International Departure Lounge (IDL) in the North and South Terminals, valued at over £500m, as well as a £140m extension to Pier 6.

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

Principal Accountabilities

• Lead and manage the assigned project, the scopes including the design, procurement, construction, delivery, and handover of the project to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Lead the development and maintenance of a culture of world class health, safety, and environmental standards across the project and its associated contractors to deliver the highest levels of health, safety and environmental performance achievable.
• Lead the identification and mitigation of risks that may adversely impact project delivery or adversely affect airport operations through the project / programme lifecycle.
• Deliver the assigned project to defined cost, schedule, and quality requirements, leading the successful handover of assigned projects to the operations and / or Commercial Departments, including ensuring all requisite Airport Operational Readiness planning and activities are in place.
• Lead the development of the project team; set standards, manage, motivate, coach and mentor staff within the team.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to this role, including all standards and code compliance and required planning permissions.
• Lead the Lessons Identified process across all projects and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction.
• Project manager or assistant project manager on large projects or multi-year programs with a value typically over £50m in a relevant industry, including team leadership and external supplier management.
• Experience in new build and refurbishment projects in a live operation environment.
• Experience in project mobilisation and delivery phases.
• Leadership of new build or refurbishment projects in a live operational environment.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders through project planning and delivery phases.

Skills

• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong practical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder requirements.
• Sound commercial and financial awareness.
• Understanding of contract administration and negotiations.

Framework and Boundaries

Within Gatwick Airport Ltd, the Construction Department comprises a series of programme and project teams, along with technical support functions. The Department is responsible for delivering the airport's Capital Investment Plan of approximately £1 billion over 5 years, which encompasses projects across the airport campus.

This role operates across all stages of the project process.

Stakeholder management internally up to and including airport executive management, externally up to and including airline management, plus relationships with relevant key suppliers.

Interfacing with functional teams and other departments will be required.

What's in it for you?

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• 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

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

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.

To find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers site.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

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