Project Manager (Major Projects)

Overview

Lead delivery of £50‑£350m airport construction projects from design through handover.

Key Responsibilities

• project delivery
• stakeholder management
• risk mitigation
• safety compliance
• legal compliance
• continuous improvement

Tasks

-Lead and manage the assigned project, the scopes including the design, procurement, construction, delivery, and handover of the project to achieve desired business outcomes. -Manage and positively influence key stakeholders (both internal & external) associated with the -Deliver the assigned project to defined cost, schedule, and quality requirements, leading the successful handover of assigned projects to the operations and/or Commercial Departments, including ensuring all requisite Airport Operational Readiness planning and activities are in place. -Lead the development of the project team; set standards, manage, motivate, coach and mentor staff within the team. -Lead the identification and mitigation of risks that may adversely impact project delivery or adversely affect airport operations through the project/programme lifecycle. -Lead the development and maintenance of a culture of world class health, safety, and environmental standards across the project and its associated contractors to deliver the highest levels of health, safety and environmental performance achievable. -Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to this role, including all standards and code compliance and required planning permissions. -Leadership of new build or refurbishment projects in a live operational environment. -Lead the Lessons Identified process across all projects and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• project manager
• prince2 practitioner
• nec contracts
• chartered engineer
• airport experience
• leadership

What You Bring

-Sound commercial and financial awareness. -Understanding of contract administration and negotiations. -Project manager or assistant project manager on large projects or multi-year programs with a value typically over £50m in a relevant industry, including team leadership and external supplier management. -Strong leadership and influencing skills. -Practitioner level in project management (e.g., APMP Project Management Qualification or PRINCE2 Practitioner) is desirable. -Experience managing multiple stakeholders through project planning and delivery phases. -Knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts is desirable. -Ability to manage complex stakeholder requirements. -Strong practical problem-solving abilities. -Chartered Membership in the Institution of Engineering and Technology or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is highly desirable. -Experience in project mobilisation and delivery phases. -Familiarity with the airport environment is desirable, including experience in aerodrome operations, Air Traffic Control, and CAA Safety Cases. -Experience in managing multiple, interfacing, concurrent projects is desirable. -Effective communication skills. -Experience in new build and refurbishment projects in a live operation environment. -Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction.

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Benefits

-5% Welcome Bonus -Professional training to develop -Volunteer days -High street shops and restaurant discounts -Discounted travel to work schemes -Free on-site parking -Free holiday parking -Performance-based bonus scheme -Life and disability insurance -Healthcare scheme

About London Gatwick

-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.

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