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Gatwick Airport Limited
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Horley, United Kingdom
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
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Job Description:
London Gatwick is more than just a workplace. We are a community of innovators, problem solvers, and achievers, united by our passion for pushing boundaries and overcoming challenges. If you're looking for a career that combines the thrill of the full project life cycle, a commitment to work-life balance, and sustainability, then look no further. Here at Gatwick, no two projects are the same; the only consistent thing is the location.
We have a variety of diverse projects to keep you challenged, all on one site, and due to continued growth, we have plenty of complex and interesting projects on the horizon. As a Project Engineer (Design Management), in the Major Projects Programme, you will have the opportunity to work on ground-breaking projects that will shape the future of London Gatwick.
Your ideas will be valued, and your contributions will have a lasting impact on our organisation and our passengers. Your role is pivotal in leading the design of large, strategically important projects for Gatwick Airport with typical budgets over £100m, ensuring that design meets project requirements, whilst achieving real value for money. This role involves every stage of the project process, including ensuring all projects are installed in line with approved designs.
The role
Reporting to the Design Manager, you will play a key role in the Construction team, responsible for ensuring design meets needs across varied multi-million-pound projects, including working in defined sub-programmes on complex projects.
Other duties include:
* Developing project scope to meet business needs, and delivering effective design management on individual projects.
* Developing the design brief for external design consultants, ensuring the design contract is implemented and effectively managed throughout the design process.
* Seeking sustainable design solutions to meet project requirements, including energy-efficient design, materials selection, waste reduction, and transportation optimisation to reduce carbon emissions from construction.
* Working with multiple stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
* Seeking cost-effective design solutions and managing external design consultants.
* Providing technical input to design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
* Acting as Principal Designer Contact to fulfill duties under CDM Regulations 2015, with support from a CDM Advisor.
What are we looking for?
The live environment at Gatwick requires all our teams to be flexible, adaptable, and innovative, with strong problem-solving skills. You will work alongside multiple stakeholders from inception to completion, and the role requires:
* A university degree in Engineering or significant relevant experience.
* Knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements related to your field, with experience in scoping and briefing being desirable.
* Knowledge of British Standards and sustainable design schemes such as BREEAM, or equivalents, being desirable.
* Experience in structural engineering and design.
* Understanding of NEC contracts is desirable.
* Experience coordinating design teams and multidisciplinary engineering resources is desirable.
Our employees say that working here is special, with each day bringing new challenges. Along with a competitive salary, benefits include:
* 5% Welcome Bonus
* Performance-based bonus scheme
* High street shopping and restaurant discounts
* Life and disability insurance
* Professional training and development
* Discounted travel
What it's like to work at Gatwick?
At Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring everyone has a voice.
To learn more about working at London Gatwick, visit our construction careers site: Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport
If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.
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