Project Manager (Major Projects)

Gatwick Airport Ltd; Redhill; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major airport authority in Redhill is looking for a Project Manager to oversee the delivery of significant construction projects. The role requires strong leadership, effective stakeholder management, and experience in handling projects exceeding £50 million. Competitive compensation includes a salary of circa £70k plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

Healthcare scheme

Professional training

Free on-site parking

Discounted travel to work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large projects over £50 million.
• Experience in new build and refurbishment projects in live environments.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned projects to achieve business outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory obligations.
• Manage and positively influence key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction

Project Management Qualification (e.g., APMP or PRINCE2)

Chartered Membership in relevant institutions

Job description

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 project.
• Lead the Lessons Identified process across all projects and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Role Overview

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.

Qualifications

• 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 £50 million 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.

Location & Compensation

Redhill, Surrey – Circa £70k plus 5 % Welcome Bonus, £4,750 Flex Allowance, up to 20 % Bonus and additional benefits. Full time. Posted by Gatwick Airport Limited – Monday, 3 November 2025.

Benefits

• 5 % Welcome Bonus
• Performance‑based bonus scheme
• High street shop 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