Join Us as an Airside Civils Manager!
Salary: From £59,795 + £4,750 Flex Allowance + Up to 20% Bonus + Benefits
Great journeys happen at London Gatwick!
Where will your career take you?
The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.
What is the Role?
The Airside Civils Manager plays a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the integrity of London Gatwick's airfield infrastructure, including runways, taxiways, stands, and airside roads. This role demands strategic oversight of civil engineering maintenance, contractor management, and regulatory compliance across approximately 1.8 million m² of operational surfaces. Success hinges on strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and commercial acumen, with autonomy to make medium-term decisions that directly impact operations and budgets.
The ideal candidate will bring deep civil engineering expertise, experience managing complex service contracts, and a proactive approach to asset stewardship and safety.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
* Maintaining and repairing all runways, taxiways, stands, and airside roads.
* Collaborating with the civils principal engineer and airfield construction team to design and implement a civils maintenance and asset stewardship system.
* Managing the Airside Civils maintenance contract and principal contractor for efficient and cost-effective maintenance.
* Ensuring maintenance contractors meet Health, Safety, and Environment standards.
* Guaranteeing civils assets are compliant with aerodrome licensing requirements.
* Organizing condition surveys of airside structures to support maintenance strategies.
* Producing effective communication and reports for all stakeholders, including GAL teams, ATC, airlines, and handling agents.
* Managing delegated costs to meet operational budget targets.
Do You Have What We're Looking For?
* Experience in managing and directing contractors in an engineering environment focused on innovation and operational excellence.
* Fully qualified Chartered Engineer (or working towards this qualification).
* Proven knowledge and understanding of stakeholder engagement and management.
* Commercially balanced approach to value, cost, process, and people.
* Experience negotiating complex service contracts.
* Strong understanding and proven experience in civil engineering.
* Good working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and regulatory compliance.
* Experience with CMMS and asset management processes, including planning and KPIs.
What's in it for You?
We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by:
* An annual bonus
* Share scheme
* Pension and lifestyle insurance
There are also plenty of opportunities for career progression and training to support your personal and professional development.
At London Gatwick, we're well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.
What's It Like to Work at London Gatwick?
At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our team 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 committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a workplace where everyone belongs and has a voice. We recognize that we all play an important role in our success.
Ready to take off on your career journey with us? Click apply to start your adventure at London Gatwick!