Being a Senior Field Engineer (MEP) at London Gatwick, you will contribute to the development and growth of the world's most efficient single runway airport. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic, live environment offering a wide range of development opportunities, you will have the chance to work with supportive and skilled colleagues who take pride in their work.
Working within the Major Projects Programme at Gatwick Airport means you will be part of a team delivering significant infrastructure enhancements aimed at improving passenger experience and operational efficiency. The programme portfolio currently includes multi-million £ reconfigurations and extensions to both International Departure Lounges as well as the extension of one of our piers to increase capacity within the terminals and out on the airfield.
As a Senior Field Engineer, you will work closely with the Project Management team to supervise and support multi-disciplined construction projects. Your experience in a similar role, on multi-million-pound projects with a focus on health, safety, and quality, will ensure you can successfully support all phases of the project, from planning and execution to completion and handover.
London Gatwick has ambitious growth plans, and this role will provide you with the opportunity to work on exciting, innovative, and varied projects in a truly unique environment.
What's the role?
Reporting to the Programme Construction Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of large, complex projects across London Gatwick. You will work closely with internal teams, airport stakeholders and our contractors to ensure the successful completion of projects, having an involvement in the delivery process from end to end.
Duties will include:
* Providing constructability reviews & aligning project delivery with business requirements.
* Taking the lead in managing any construction management resources assigned to you, helping to develop their skills, maintain quality standards and provide guidance and support.
* Delivering regular site safety engagement on responsible projects, to ensure an emphasis on and compliance with Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards and promoting a positive HSE culture. Continual monitoring of H&S onsite via routine inspections, challenging unsafe practices and promoting good safety practices.
* Reviewing contractor CDM, Quality, Safety and Handover submittals for quality and compliance.
* Assisting the Project Manager with the review and processing of contractual correspondence.
* Solving construction challenges by working with the contractor to develop solutions.
* Inspecting reports to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications during the construction and handover phase.
* Coordinating with multidisciplinary colleagues within Civil, Architectural, MEP, and Structural Engineering fields to ensure all works are installed to plan.
* Facilitating contractor works by liaising with different Gatwick stakeholders and Airlines as required for access, works planning, equipment shutdowns and the processing of relevant permits following the GAL processes.
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 such as Airfield Operations, Passenger Operations, Baggage Operations and Security. In addition, this role requires:
* Educated to Degree level or equivalent in Building Services, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is highly desirable but not essential.
* Experience delivering significant Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing projects.
* Previous experience as a Senior Field Engineer, Senior MEP Construction Manager or Senior MEP Engineer on larger complex infrastructure projects, which have multiple competing stakeholders, and elements of possession working is highly desirable.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience leading small teams.
* An understanding of the importance of controlling and managing the project close out and handover process (bringing into use).
* Previous experience in challenging and addressing HSE issues associated with construction
* Understanding and knowledge of quality management.
* Experience of tracking project progress vs programme and flagging issues early for resolution/escalation.
* Be able to perform schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities, milestones and quantity tracking of internal and external activities.
* Sound commercial and financial awareness, with knowledge and understanding of the NEC3/4 suite of contracts.
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:
* 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 careers site: Careers | Grow your career with Gatwick Airport LGW
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