Project Engineer

4 weeks ago

Horley, United Kingdom London Gatwick Full time

Project Engineer – Design Management


London Gatwick is more than just a workplace. We are a community of innovators, problem solvers, and achievers, united by our passion for pushing boundaries and overcoming challenges. We are looking for a Project Engineer, focused on Sustainability across the Design Management.


Your role is pivotal in leading the design of large, strategically important projects for Gatwick Airport with typical budgets over £25 million, ensuring that design meets project requirements, whilst achieving real value for money.


This role has involvement in every stage of the project process including ensuring all projects are installed in line with approved designs.


If you're looking for a career that combines the thrill of the full project life cycle, a commitment to work-life balance, and sustainability, then look no further. Here at Gatwick Airport, no two projects are the same, the only consistent thing is the location.


As a Project Engineer, focused on Sustainability across the Design Management, you'll have the opportunity to, play a key part in, Gatwick Airport's transition to NetZero by 2030.


This role has involvement in every stage of the project process including ensuring all projects are installed in line with approved designs.


What is the role?

Reporting to the Programme Design Manager / Senior Project Engineer, you'll play a key role in the Construction team, responsible for ensuring the design meets needs across varied £multi-million projects, including working in defined sub-programmes on complex projects.

Other duties include:

  • 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'll work alongside multiple stakeholders. In addition, this role requires:

  • University degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or construction-related discipline – or significant experience instead of education/qualifications.
  • Qualifications – A Chartered Member of a recognised Engineering Institution is desirable.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of technical and regulatory requirements related to mechanical & electrical engineering within a Baggage Handling environment.
  • Experience in engineering design or design management on baggage handling systems or multidisciplinary projects is highly desirable.
  • Experience in coordinating design teams and multi-discipline engineering resources with a particular focus on Baggage Engineering, including mechanical, electrical, controls & screening systems is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of and experience in baggage design standards is desirable.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NEC suite of contracts is desirable.
  • Experience in preparation of Project Manager Instructions and responses to Contractor Claims is desirable.


What's in it for you?

Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another; Where our teams do something every day other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

  • Performance-based bonus scheme
  • High street shops and restaurant discounts
  • Healthcare scheme
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Professional training to develop.
  • Free holiday parking
  • Discounted travel to work schemes
  • Free on-site parking
  • 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 diversity, equity, and inclusion at its heart. Our aim: to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.


To find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers site Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport


Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.


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