Senior Project Manager (Sustainability)

London Gatwick Airport; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK airport is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Sustainability) to lead sustainability projects crucial to achieving Net Zero by 2030. You will manage significant projects, influence stakeholders, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The role requires extensive experience in managing large infrastructure projects and a degree in a relevant field. The position includes a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

5% Welcome Bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

Healthcare scheme

Life and disability insurance

Professional training to develop

Discounted travel

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience on large multi-year MEPH projects valued in excess of £20m.
• Experience leading teams and infrastructure projects in live environments.
• Working knowledge of contract administration and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of sustainability projects.
• Identify and mitigate risks during project lifecycle.
• Oversee successful handover of projects to relevant departments.
• Develop and coach project team members.
• Ensure compliance with all legal obligations and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Health and Safety Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in programme management, engineering, or construction related field

Job description

London Gatwick is on a transformative journey to achieve Net Zero by 2030, and we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager (Sustainability) to deliver critical initiatives that align with Gatwick's Net Zero objectives. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving sustainable innovation and help shape the future of the UK's second largest airport.

Taking a lead in the Sustainability team, as the Senior Project Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of strategically significant sustainability projects within a live operational environment. With exceptional leadership and influencing skills, you will champion a people-centric approach, building trust and engagement across teams and stakeholders, demonstrating a strong commitment to health and safety, whilst ensuring the highest standards are met throughout the projects.

If you are a forward-thinking leader ready to tackle complex challenges, deliver real impact, and inspire teams in one of the world's most efficient single runway airports, we want to hear from you.

The role

Reporting directly to the Programme Manager and working in a leadership role supporting a dedicated team of 20+ professionals, you will take ownership of the technical, commercial, and financial management of large projects or sub-programmes, ensuring successful delivery against project and business goals. With a mechanical, electrical, or building services bias, you will be the subject matter expert with an ability to balance attention to detail with strong leadership qualities, driving outcomes and inspiring your team.

Other duties include:

• Taking ownership of the identification and mitigation of risks that may adversely impact project delivery or adversely affect airport operations through the project/programme lifecycle.
• Overseeing the successful handover of assigned projects to Operations and/or Commercial Departments, including ensuring all requisite Airport Operational Readiness planning and activities are in place.
• Developing, motivating, and coaching staff within the project team, recognising talent and assisting the development of those with high potential.
• Ensuring compliance with all processes, legal and statutory obligations applicable to this role, including all standards and code compliance, and required planning permissions.
• Identifying lessons learnt across all projects and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
• Developing and maintaining a culture of world class health, safety, and environmental standards across the projects, delivering the highest levels of health, safety and environmental performance achievable.

What are we looking for?

The live environment at Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach, with exceptional problem solving skills and an ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

As well as an in-depth knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental regulations within the Construction industry, this role requires:

• A Degree or equivalent in programme management, engineering, or a construction related field
• Experience as a senior project manager or project manager on large, multi-year MEPH (mechanical, electrical, plumbing and heating) projects, with a value typically in excess of £20m
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Experience leading infrastructure projects in a live operational environment
• Working knowledge and understanding of contract administration and negotiations

Benefits

Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another; Where our teams do something everyday other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

• 5% Welcome Bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional training to develop
• Discounted travel
• 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 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

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