Senior Engineer Industrial Cyber

Heathrow Airport; Hatton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international airport in the UK is seeking an experienced engineer with a background in Control Systems or Electrical Engineering to support asset management and ensure compliance. This hybrid role requires effective communication, collaboration across various teams, and a strong grasp of cyber security methodologies. The ideal candidate will contribute to a robust asset management strategy within a dynamic engineering team.

Benefits

Performance-based annual bonuses

Market-leading pensions

Private health insurance

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Incorporated Engineer status (or expected within 12 months) in Systems Control or Electrical.
• Strong understanding of maintenance practices and asset management principles.
• Familiarity with cyber security frameworks (IEC 62443, ISO 27001).

Responsibilities

• Understand asset performance and collaborate with teams.
• Provide expert support to Development and Maintenance teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and manage complex scenarios.

Skills

Control Systems knowledge

Electrical Engineering background

Cyber security understanding

Analytical skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Education

Incorporated Engineer status in Systems Control or Electrical

Asset management qualification

Job description

Overview

At Heathrow, keeping our passengers, colleagues, and customers safe is our top priority. This role suits candidates with a qualification and background in Control Systems or Electrical Engineering, with a strong understanding of cyber security. The role oversees various engineering systems at the airport and collaborates with teams in operations, maintenance, development, supply chain, finance, and safety. The goal is to ensure asset replacement and compliance align with Heathrow's strategic objectives for efficient procurement, delivery, and planning. The ideal candidate communicates effectively at all levels, works well in a team, and is comfortable working independently. The role involves providing technical support to ensure a robust asset management strategy and overseeing a wide range of Operation Technology, interfacing with Fire systems, Mechanical, Water, Building Management, Electrical, Environmental, Rail and Security. This is a hybrid role, with on-site requirement of 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Understand asset performance in terms of cost, service, and risk, working with maintenance, development, and supply chain teams.
• Ensure the business is aware of asset risks and that operational teams have plans to manage them.
• Provide expert support to Development and Maintenance teams to ensure assets are fit for purpose and support Quality Plans.
• Offer technical knowledge and experience to operational teams to meet asset plans and strategy.
• Incorporated Engineer status (or expected within 12 months) in Systems Control or Electrical and relevant asset management qualification.
• Strong understanding of maintenance practices, methodologies, strategies, whole life cost principles, asset management principles, and related legislation.
• Ability to influence at all levels, and provide advice to technical stakeholders and contractors.
• Strong analytical skills to manage complex scenarios, drive continuous improvement, and develop robust solutions considering costs, performance, and risks.
• Appreciation of cyber security methodologies including IEC62443 and ISO27001, with a passion to learn and develop in this space.

Qualifications

• Incorporated Engineer status (or expected within 12 months) in Systems Control or Electrical and relevant asset management qualification.
• Qualification and background in Control Systems or Electrical Engineering with a strong understanding of cyber security.
• Strong understanding of maintenance practices, whole life cost, asset management principles, and related legislation.
• Ability to influence at all levels and provide advice to technical Stakeholders and Contractors.
• Strong analytical skills to drive continuous improvement and robust solutions.
• Familiarity with cyber security frameworks (IEC 62443, ISO 27001) and willingness to learn more in this space.

Working & Location

This is a hybrid role; on-site three days a week. Working location: UK-based with commuting distance to Heathrow. Heathrow’s hybrid approach allows some roles to work from home an average of two days per week, depending on team needs and recruitment process decisions.

About Heathrow & the Team

Be part of a city within a city. Heathrow’s Engineering team touches all aspects of airport life—from water and energy to rail, roads, baggage systems, and runways. The team is responsible for the performance of 500,000 assets worth £14bn and participates in a wide range of development, construction, and maintenance projects. You’ll be mentored by world-class experts and have opportunities to develop your skills and career.

Benefits & Diversity

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including performance-based annual bonuses, Share in Success bonus plans, generous annual leave, market-leading pensions, family-friendly policies, private health insurance, wellbeing tools, and ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, Heathrow encourages applications from all. We value diverse talent and welcome passengers from all backgrounds. Heathrow is an accessible place to work with diversity networks that champion inclusivity.