Job summary
Our client is a major consultancy, actively looking to recruit a Programme Engineering Director into an airport project in Bishops Stortford.
Key skills required for this role
Engineering Director, Programme
Important
Engineering Director, Chartered
Job description
Programme Engineering Director - Major Airport Infrastructure Programme
Location: South East England
Salary: £120,000 - £135,000
Type: Permanent | Full-Time
We are recruiting on behalf of a major UK airport for a Programme Engineering Director to lead the design and engineering delivery of a landmark £1bn transformation programme. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the infrastructure of one of the UK's fastest-growing airports.
The Role:
The Programme Engineering Director will serve as the single point of accountability for all engineering and design matters across a multi-year capital programme. This includes terminal expansion, airfield development, baggage systems, IT, and commercial/retail fit-outs. You will lead technical governance, design assurance, standards compliance, and consultant performance management.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead end-to-end engineering delivery across all programme workstreams
2. Manage design and engineering consultants, including technical advisor appointments
3. Oversee technical standards, design compliance, and value engineering
4. Support procurement strategy, partner selection, and contract management
5. Define performance metrics and support programme governance and reporting
6. Lead the engineering derogations process and statutory technical compliance
Candidate Profile:
7. Chartered Engineer with a minimum of 15 years' senior-level infrastructure delivery experience
8. Extensive background in complex engineering projects (ideally in aviation, transport or regulated environments)
9. Proven leadership of multidisciplinary design teams and consultants
10. Strong knowledge of technical compliance, safety standards, and CDM regulations
11. Excellent stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and communication skills
Why Apply?
This is a career-defining opportunity to lead a critical infrastructure programme, with significant long-term strategic and operational impact. You'll join an executive-level team shaping the future of UK aviation infrastructure.
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