Project Manager (Major Projects)

Gatwick Airport Ltd; Hookwood; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK airport is seeking a Project Manager to oversee major projects valued £50m to over £500m. Responsibilities include leading project delivery, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing stakeholders. Candidates should have a relevant degree, significant project management experience, and strong leadership skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to evolving airport infrastructure.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shops and restaurant discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life and disability insurance

Professional training

Free holiday parking

Discounted travel to work schemes

Free on-site parking

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Practical experience in project management within a relevant industry.
• Experience on large projects or multi-year programs valued over £50m.
• Familiarity with airport operations, Air Traffic Control, and CAA Safety Cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project from design to handover.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders throughout the project.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction

Tools

Project Management Qualification (APMP or PRINCE2)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage and positively influence key stakeholders (both internal & external) associated with the
• Lead the Lessons Identified process across all projects and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction.
• Practitioner level in project management (e.g., APMP Project Management Qualification or PRINCE2 Practitioner) is desirable.
• Chartered Membership in the Institution of Engineering and Technology or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is highly desirable.
• 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.
• Experience in managing multiple, interfacing, concurrent projects is desirable.
• Leadership of new build or refurbishment projects in a live operational environment.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders through project planning and delivery phases.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong practical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder requirements.
• Sound commercial and financial awareness.
• Knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts is desirable.
• Understanding of contract administration and negotiations.
• Familiarity with the airport environment is desirable, including experience in aerodrome operations, Air Traffic Control, and CAA Safety Cases.

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.

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 Construction Careers London Gatwick Airport.

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:

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