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London Gatwick

Airside Civils Manager

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London Gatwick
UK’s second‑busiest international airport delivering passenger and cargo services across two terminals.
Manage airfield civil infrastructure maintenance, contracts, and compliance at Gatwick.
9d ago
£59,795
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Contractor
Gatwick, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
25,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Property Development
Turnkey
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
safety compliance
asset stewardship
contract management
condition surveys
budget management
stakeholder reporting
  • Responsible for ensuring maintenance contractors Health, Safety and Environment standards meet regulatory and GAL requirements.
  • Works closely with both the civils principal engineer and airfield construction team to design, implement and develop a civils maintenance and asset stewardship system and replacement plan.
  • Management of delegated costs to ensure operational budget targets are met.
  • Day to day management of the Airside Civils maintenance contract and the principal contractor to ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance.
  • Organise and manage condition surveys of Runways, Taxiways, Stands and airside structures to support the maintenance strategy, asset stewardship process and asset replacement plan.
  • Ensure civils assets perform, are maintained and are compliant with aerodrome licensing requirements.
  • Maintenance and repair of all Runways, Taxiways, Stands and Airside Roads.
  • Produces effective communication and reports to all stakeholders, including GAL teams, ATC, Airlines & handling agents to enable operation.
What you bring
chartered engineer
civil engineering
cmms
compliance
contractor management
stakeholder management
  • Fully qualified Chartered Engineer (or working towards)
  • Strong understanding and proven experience in civil engineering.
  • Experience of working with a CMMS and asset management processes including planning, KPIs (including CSS), PDRs, and asset management/replacement.
  • Good working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and regulatory and statutory compliance (e.g. electrical, confined spaces, hot works, etc.)
  • Experience in managing and directing contractors in an Engineering environment focusing on innovation and operational excellence.
  • Proven knowledge & understanding of stakeholder engagement and management.
  • Experience of negotiating complex service contracts.
Benefits
  • an annual bonus,
  • pension, and lifestyle insurance.
  • share scheme,
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
40 million passengers
Annual passenger count
Handles over 40 million passengers each year.
150+ routes
Short-haul routes
Operates over 150 short-haul flight routes.
50.01%
Ownership stake
Owned by Vinci Airports with a controlling 50.01% share.
£2 billion investment
Terminal transformation
Investing £2 billion in the North Terminal expansion project.
  • Opened to the public in 1958, it evolved from a flying club into the UK’s second‑largest airport.
  • Operates 24/7 across two terminals.
  • Owned by Vinci Airports and a Global Infrastructure Partners‑led consortium.
  • Plans to utilize its standby northern runway for expansion.
  • Typical projects include terminal renovations, remote jet‑bridge control trials, and airfield efficiency enhancements.
  • Notable for being one of the world’s busiest single‑runway airports, with a historic Art Deco ‘Beehive’ serving as a converted office landmark.
Culture + Values
  • Our vision is to be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey.
  • Delivering a personalised experience that is easy and efficient
  • Being the UK’s most accessible airport, prioritising the needs of every passenger
  • Building a diverse and inclusive workplace, one where everyone is welcome
  • Rewarding every colleague with a highly competitive package including annual bonus, share scheme, pension and lifestyle insurance
  • Providing first-class training and professional development opportunities
  • Empowering colleagues through employee‑led ambassador networks and Business Resource Groups
  • Offering two paid volunteer days per year to support community initiatives
  • Providing practical benefits: salary sacrifice EV scheme, travel discounts, cycle‑to‑work and parking
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2030
Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
£250M Investment
Decarbonisation Funding
Over £250 million invested in decarbonisation initiatives.
10,000+ LEDs
Energy Efficient Lighting
Over 10,000 lights replaced with energy-efficient LED lights.
30 Charger FC
Electric Vehicle Charging
Opened a 30-charger electric forecourt, the first international airport to do so.
  • Achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4+ 'Transition'
  • Replaced diesel with hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO) in 300 fleet vehicles, cutting 90% of vehicle carbon emissions (~950 t COâ‚‚/year)
  • Fuel system proven ready for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blends during COP26
  • Opened 30-charger Electric Forecourt®—first international airport to do so
  • Working toward hydrogen infrastructure with Airbus, easyJet and Air Products
  • Adopt industry-leading biodiversity net-gain and zero pesticide use by 2030
Inclusion & Diversity
Top 25
UK’s Best Companies
Ranked among the UK’s top 25 big companies to work for in 2024 for workplace quality and inclusivity.
28% Women
Board Representation
28% of board and executive roles are held by women, reflecting gender diversity in leadership.
50% Women
Workforce Representation
Women make up 50% of the overall workforce, demonstrating gender balance in the organization.
Top 35
Industry Ranking
Ranked among the top 35 companies in the leisure and hospitality sector for workplace inclusivity.
  • Strategic goal: increase workforce diversity through recruitment, training and retention practices
  • Ensure colleagues and passengers have equal access and opportunities
  • Employee‑led Business Resource Groups actively advise on workplace inclusion
  • Launched leadership development and apprenticeship programmes aimed at closing gender gap
  • Support colleagues via mentorship programmes, including targeting young women entering STEM/apprenticeships
  • Provide enhanced family‑friendly policies and life/income protection benefits
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