Graduate MEP Engineer - Projects (Graduate Programme) at London Gatwick in West Sussex, England, United Kingdom | GBP33,500-33,500 | Kablio

Role

Description

design management

construction management

project management

airport civil

infrastructure delivery

field coordination

You will play a part in this growth working across field and project engineer teams across a wide variety of business areas and projects that cover every aspect of the airport ecosystem. Surface access, car parks, terminal buildings or out on our airfield.

Lasting 3 years, the programme will be involved in live projects that delivers strategic growth, by building our future infrastructure. As passenger numbers rise, it's vital we grow our infrastructure capacity and deliver our sustainability goals. Focused on civil work within an airport environment.

Developing your design management, construction management and project management skills
Working on £multi-million projects and be involved from inception through to design, construction, handover and completion.

Requirements

problem solving

data analysis

chartered engineer

driving licence

2:1 master's

teamwork

Construction Engineering Graduate Programme

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Have you recently graduated in 2024/2025 with a 2:1 (or projected for 2026) or above in a Master's degree in a relevant Engineering Civil, Electrical or Mechanical discipline?

Logical thinker with an aptitude for problem-solving
Highly numerate, with an understanding of Data analysis
Insights into Aviation and its impact and associated industries, including sustainability and commerciality.
Keen interest in the Construction sector and being involved in active construction projects
A programme aligned and accredited with engineering institutions such as ICE to satisfy the requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
Driving licence
Ability to prioritise and work at pace
Minimum 2:1 Master's degree (graduated 2024/2025 or projected for 2026) in subject disciplines either: Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or includes these subject modules covered as a core discipline.
Team working- you'll enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas, and collaborating with colleagues as well as other graduates

Benefits

3 years Fixed Term Contract

You will gain a unique insight into the inner workings of our business rotating across Construction and Field / Project Engineering and experiencing different roles and programmes. With the convenience of being on an amazing single campus.

Are you interested in a programme that will facilitate professional development and exposure to real life Construction projects in a 24/7 live operational environment. Providing a route to Chartered status, with substantive opportunity to progress into roles such as Field Engineer or Project Engineer at the end of the scheme.

£33,500 salary, £2,000 welcome bonus, £550 Flex allowance plus up to 10% bonus and benefits

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.

Online assessments to demonstrate your strengths and the values and behaviours to be successful
pension, and lifestyle insurance.
An assessment centre with group and individual activities as well as an interview with the opportunity to meet managers and teams here at London Gatwick.
Opportunity to build your portfolio of skills and experience by exposure across different projects
share scheme,
The opportunity for internal progression into Field or Project Engineering roles
A development programme that builds on your commercial awareness, wider skills and development.
If successful a virtual 1st stage screening call
A foundation for a career in engineering and support route to Chartership
annual bonus,

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

online application with cv
online assessments assessing strengths, values and behaviours
virtual first‑stage screening call (if successful)
assessment centre with group/individual activities and interview with managers and teams

Visa Sponsorship

this position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Security clearance

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 CO₂/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

Articles

Careers at Gatwick

Gatwick Expansion

Sustainability at Gatwick

Role

Description

design management

construction management

project management

airport civil

infrastructure delivery

field coordination

Developing your design management, construction management and project management skills
Working on £multi-million projects and be involved from inception through to design, construction, handover and completion.

Requirements

problem solving

data analysis

chartered engineer

driving licence

2:1 master's

teamwork

Construction Engineering Graduate Programme

This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Have you recently graduated in 2024/2025 with a 2:1 (or projected for 2026) or above in a Master's degree in a relevant Engineering Civil, Electrical or Mechanical discipline?

Logical thinker with an aptitude for problem-solving
Highly numerate, with an understanding of Data analysis
Insights into Aviation and its impact and associated industries, including sustainability and commerciality.
Keen interest in the Construction sector and being involved in active construction projects
A programme aligned and accredited with engineering institutions such as ICE to satisfy the requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
Driving licence
Ability to prioritise and work at pace
Minimum 2:1 Master's degree (graduated 2024/2025 or projected for 2026) in subject disciplines either: Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or includes these subject modules covered as a core discipline.
Team working- you'll enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas, and collaborating with colleagues as well as other graduates

Benefits

3 years Fixed Term Contract

£33,500 salary, £2,000 welcome bonus, £550 Flex allowance plus up to 10% bonus and benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.

Online assessments to demonstrate your strengths and the values and behaviours to be successful
pension, and lifestyle insurance.
An assessment centre with group and individual activities as well as an interview with the opportunity to meet managers and teams here at London Gatwick.
Opportunity to build your portfolio of skills and experience by exposure across different projects
share scheme,
The opportunity for internal progression into Field or Project Engineering roles
A development programme that builds on your commercial awareness, wider skills and development.
If successful a virtual 1st stage screening call
A foundation for a career in engineering and support route to Chartership
annual bonus,

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

online application with cv
online assessments assessing strengths, values and behaviours
virtual first‑stage screening call (if successful)
assessment centre with group/individual activities and interview with managers and teams

Visa Sponsorship

this position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Security clearance

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 CO₂/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

Articles

Careers at Gatwick

Gatwick Expansion

Sustainability at Gatwick