Senior Project Engineer (Major Projects)

ZipRecruiter; Horley; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead major building projects at one of the world's most efficient airports. This role offers the chance to shape significant infrastructure developments, ensuring designs meet project needs while delivering optimal value. You'll collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage external consultants, and guide a team through the project lifecycle. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where employees thrive and enjoy unique benefits. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shops and restaurant discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life insurance

Professional training

Discounted rail travel

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level in MEP Engineering discipline.
• Experience in engineering design on large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design process for major projects.
• Develop project scope and manage design solutions.
• Oversee delivery teams and provide technical input.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Design management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Circa £64,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + £4,750 Flex Allowance + up to 20% Bonus + Benefits

Position: Senior Project Engineer (Major Projects)

Location: London Gatwick Airport

As a Senior Project Engineer (Major Projects) at London Gatwick, you'll be instrumental in leading the design of strategically important, major building projects, typically exceeding £100 million in value. You won't just be managing significant multi-discipline projects; you'll be shaping the future of the world's most efficient single runway airport.

You'll have the opportunity to work on the full project lifecycle, ensuring designs meet project needs and deliver the best value for the money spent.

What is the role?

1. Reporting into the Design Manager, you will play a key role in the team, responsible for owning the end-to-end design process from the start of the project to its completion, including overseeing smaller projects as required.
2. Developing project scope to meet business needs along with delivering effective design management on individual projects.
3. Working with multiple stakeholders to support the successful delivery of projects.
4. Seeking cost-effective design solutions and managing external design consultants.
5. Providing technical input to any design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
6. Leading any assigned Design Management resources and fulfilling a supervisory role for Project Engineers within the broader programme team.

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. Involved in projects from inception to completion, you will work alongside multiple stakeholders.

In addition, this role requires:

1. Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Engineering discipline.
2. Experience in engineering design or design management on large infrastructure projects, or multi-year programmes with typically values in excess of £100m.
3. Experience in leading delivery teams.

What’s in it for you?

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:

1. 5% Welcome Bonus
2. Performance-based bonus scheme
3. High street shops and restaurant discounts
4. Healthcare scheme
5. Life insurance
6. Professional training to develop
7. Discounted rail travel
8. 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 equity at its heart. Our aim is to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

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

Apply now to start your career with London Gatwick.