Job Description
Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Construction (Decarbonisation Project)\nLocation: Gatwick Airport\nSalary: Competitive + Benefits\nContract Type: Permanent - work until beyond 2030.\nWe’re seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Construction) to lead a major decarbonisation project at Gatwick Airport, involving the demolition of an existing facility and the construction of a structure to house the new energy centre (£75 million), plus further works.\nThis is a complex infrastructure project requiring strong construction experience and some civil engineering knowledge with a background in delivering large-scale construction works ideally in live or high-risk environments.\nKey Responsibilities:\n * \n Lead project delivery from demolition through to new facility construction.\n * \n Manage programme, budget, risk, and contractor performance.\n * \n Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout.\n * \n Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external consultants.\n * \n Report to senior leadership and maintain robust project governance.\nRequirements:\n * \n Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or similar, relevant qualification.\n * \n SMSTS and APM/Prince2 (or equivalent) qualification.\n * \n 10+ years’ construction project management experience.\n * \n Experience delivering complex construction projects.\n * \n Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and NEC/JCT contracts.\n * \n Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.\nDesirable:\n * \n Experience in airport, energy, or decarbonisation projects.\n * \n Chartered status (e.g. MCIOB, CEng, RICS).\nApply now to be part of a transformative sustainability initiative at one of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure hubs