Senior Infrastructure Project Lead (Aviation & Civil Works) (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport, London Gatwick, is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Project Lead for significant civil engineering projects. This role offers an opportunity to manage high-stakes projects in a dynamic environment, contributing to the operational success of one of the world's busiest airports. Ideal candidates have proven experience managing multi-million-pound projects and a desire to innovate within the aviation sector.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shops and restaurant discounts

Life and disability insurance

Professional training to develop

Discounted travel

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading projects over £20 million in a live environment.
• Experience managing teams of 10 or more.
• Proven communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycle from design through delivery.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Communicate with stakeholders to manage conflicting priorities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Education

APM PMQ Certification

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction

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Senior Infrastructure Project Lead (Aviation & Civil Works) (Hiring Immediately), west sussex

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

London Gatwick is looking for a Senior Project Manager to deliver large-scale Civil Engineering infrastructure projects across the Airfield and Civils programme. Working in a live operational environment, each day brings unique challenges and achievements.

As a Senior Project Manager at London Gatwick, you'll lead strategic construction projects from conception, through execution and closeout. We have a growing portfolio of projects on the Airfield, which range from £20 to £150m, including projects for Runways, taxiways and roads, as well as upgrading air traffic control systems. 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.

You'll 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.

If you have a proven track record of delivering projects above £20m, this is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact.

What is the role?

Reporting to the Programme Director, 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 confident in the knowledge that you have played a pivotal role in helping London Gatwick deliver something impactful for the business and its customers.

What are we looking for?

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:

• Significant experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager, leading infrastructure projects in a live operational environment. Your experience will demonstrate handling big projects or multi-year programs worth over £20 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.
• A qualification in Project Management (eg APM PMQ) and a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction is desirable.

Ouremployees tell usthatworking 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, ouremployees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Professionaltraining todevelop
• Discounted travel

What it's like to workat 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 apply and find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers siteConstruction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

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

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