Project Engineer (6 Month FTC) Gatwick Airport
Key Information:
* Circa £60,000
* 5% Welcome Bonus
* £4,750 Flex Allowance
* Benefits London Gatwick
London Gatwick is more than just a workplace - it's a community of innovators, problem solvers, and achievers, united by a passion for creating exceptional passenger experiences and delivering world-class infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity within the Commercial Programme with a varied portfolio of projects, spanning everything from terminal and passenger experience upgrades to critical infrastructure projects.
As a Project Engineer (Design Management) within the Commercial Programme, you will have the opportunity to work on and play a key role in shaping strategic projects across the entire customer journey. This role is pivotal for the successful delivery of a variety of impactful projects that will directly enhance the experience of millions of passengers travelling through London Gatwick each year. Working in a live operational environment, you'll help shape the future of one of the world's busiest airports. Our current project portfolio includes property and retail unit refurbishments, retail unit, International Departure Lounge (IDL) refurbishments, including full Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment replacement, to car parking and enhancements to staff facilities.
Responsibilities
* Developing project scope to meet the business needs, along with delivering effective design management on individual projects.
* Developing the design brief for external design consultants, ensuring that the design contract is implemented and effectively managed through the design process.
* Seeking sustainable design solutions to meet project requirements, ensuring implementation of measures (such as energy‑efficient design, materials selection, waste reduction, and transportation optimisation) aimed at preventing, reducing and remediating carbon emissions that arise from the construction.
* Working with multiple stakeholders to support the successful delivery of projects.
* Seeking cost‑effective design solutions and managing external design consultants.
* Providing technical input to any design changes through the lifecycle of the project.
* Undertaking the role of Principal Designer Contact to discharge the duties of Principal Designer (CDM Regulations 2015) with the support of CDM Advisor.
What are we looking for?
The live environment at 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. In addition, this role requires:
Qualifications
University degree in an engineering or architectural discipline, or significant experience instead of education/qualifications.
* Chartered Member of a recognised Engineering or Architectural Institution is highly desirable.
* Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of technical and regulatory requirements related to their field of expertise.
* Knowledge of and experience in scoping and briefing is desirable.
* Knowledge of and experience implementing British Standards is desirable.
* Knowledge and understanding of the NEC suite of contracts is desirable.
* Experience in coordinating design teams and multi‑discipline engineering resources is desirable.
* Adaptability and flexibility to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Benefits
* 5% Welcome Bonus
* High street shops and restaurant discounts
* Healthcare scheme
* Life and insurance
* Professional training to develop
* Discounted rail 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 equity at its heart. Our aim is to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
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