Overview
London Gatwick is seeking an experienced Design Manager with a proven track record in delivering design for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects. If you have a history of managing teams and delivering design for projects above £150m, this is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact. The airport's current projects range from £50m to £350m, including the International Departure Lounge (IDL) in the North and South Terminals and a £140m extension to Pier 6.
Location: Gatwick, England, United Kingdom.
As a Design Manager (Major Projects) at London Gatwick, you'll lead the design of strategically important, major building projects typically exceeding £150 million in value. You will work on the full project lifecycle, ensuring designs meet project requirements and deliver best value. You will collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders up to board level and external design consultants to keep projects on track and within budget.
Responsibilities
* Reporting into the Programme Design Manager, you will own the end-to-end design process from the start of the project to its completion, including overseeing smaller projects as required.
* Developing project scopes that support the business to meet its needs.
* Finding innovative design solutions that meet project scopes, are deliverable, meet GAL engineering standards, and are cost effective.
* Developing clear and transparent design briefs for external design consultants.
* Managing and reviewing the outputs of external design consultants, to ensure effective implementation of designs that meet quality requirements and are aligned with delivery milestones and governance tollgates.
* Work with the Asset Information Team and other stakeholders to determine the asset information requirements for design and construction contracts.
What we're looking for
* Previous multi-disciplinary experience in an engineering design or design management role, ideally in a live operational environment with responsibility for delivering safety-critical outcomes, with a strong focus on significant multi-year infrastructure programmes of work with a value of more than £150 million (ideally in an infrastructure or commercial development field).
* Demonstrable knowledge of design, construction techniques, technical requirements and construction regulations. Also, expertise in addressing constructability challenges, especially for major building projects in live operational settings.
* Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams.
* Educated to Degree level or equivalent in an architecture, engineering or construction-related field.
What you get
* 5% Welcome Bonus
* 20% Bonus
* Performance-based bonus scheme
* High street shops and restaurant discounts
* Healthcare scheme
* Life and disability insurance
* Professional training to develop
* Professional subscriptions
* Discounted travel
* Volunteer days
What it's like to work at London Gatwick
Our people are our biggest asset. We want people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we aim to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice.
To apply and find out more about what it's like to work at Gatwick, please note that you can apply via our careers site. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process, please contact us directly.
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