Senior Utilities Design Engineer – Airport Expansion

Heathrow Airport Limited; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Private health insurance

Generous pension

Job summary

Heathrow Airport Limited is recruiting a Senior Design Engineer – Utilities to shape and assure the utility networks across the Heathrow Expansion. You will design and coordinate thermal, electrical, water, and drainage systems for terminals, airfield assets, and transport interfaces, ensuring safety, resilience, and sustainability.

The role requires leadership across complex programmes, collaboration with partners, and a focus on lifecycle performance and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline with Chartered membership or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years’ engineering experience with leadership or senior technical responsibilities.
• Ability to act as a subject matter expert providing technical assurance across complex projects.
• Proven ability to lead a portfolio of assets across utilities, mechanical/electrical, water, and related domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead a virtual, multi-disciplinary team of specialists, consultants, and delivery partners to develop high‑quality designs reflecting future demand.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to ensure designs are deliverable, cost‑effective, and aligned with business objectives.
• Provide timely, evidence‑based input and constructive challenge throughout the design process.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to apply asset standards and design codes for integrated solutions.
• Act as an informed client, promoting design principles, innovation, and safe, risk-aware decisions.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Technical assurance

Risk management

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Heathrow Airport Limited is recruiting a Senior Design Engineer – Utilities to shape and assure the utility networks across the Heathrow Expansion. You will design and coordinate thermal, electrical, water, and drainage systems for terminals, airfield assets, and transport interfaces, ensuring safety, resilience, and sustainability.

The role requires leadership across complex programmes, collaboration with partners, and a focus on lifecycle performance and regulatory alignment.