Design Manager

1 month ago

Gatwick, United Kingdom Gatwick Airport Full time

A skilled Design Manager with a successful history of delivering the design elements of large-scale construction and infrastructure projects is sought after at London Gatwick Airport. If you have a proven track record of managing teams and delivering design for projects above £150m, this is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact.

The airport's current projects, which range from £50m to £350m, include the International Departure Lounge (IDL) in the North and South Terminals, valued at a combined £350m, as well as a £140m extension to Pier 6.

As a Design Manager (Major Projects) at London Gatwick, you'll be instrumental in leading the design of strategically important, major building projects, typically exceeding £150 million in value.

You'll have the opportunity to work on the full project lifecycle. Making sure designs meet the project requirements and getting the best value for the money spent. You'll work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders up to board level and external design consultants, making sure everything runs smoothly, and keeping the project on track, and within the budget.

What is the role?

  • Reporting into the Programme Design Manager, you will play a key role in the team, responsible for owning the end-to-end design process from the start of the project to its completion. This includes overseeing smaller projects as required.
  • Other duties include:
  • Developing project scopes that support the business to meet its needs
  • Finding innovative design solutions that meet project scopes, are realistically deliverable, meet GAL engineering standards, and are cost effective
  • Developing clear and transparent design briefs for external design consultants
  • Managing and reviewing the outputs of external design consultants, to ensure effective implementation of designs that meet quality requirements and are aligned with delivery milestones and governance tollgates.
  • Work with the Asset Information Team and other stakeholders to determine the asset information requirements for design and construction contracts

 What are we looking for?

The live environment at Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach, problem solving skills and an innovative outlook. Involved in projects from inception to completion you will work alongside multiple internal and external stakeholders. In addition, this role requires:

Previous multi-disciplinary experience in an engineering design or design management role, ideally in a live operational environment with responsibility for delivering safety critical outcomes, with a strong focus on significant multi-year infrastructure programmes of work with a value of more than £150 million (ideally in a relevant infrastructure or commercial development field).

Demonstrable knowledge of design, construction techniques, technical requirements and construction regulations. Also, expertise in addressing constructability challenges, especially for major building projects in live operational settings.

Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams.

Educated to Degree level or equivalent in an architecture, engineering or construction related field.

What do I get?

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:

  • Welcome Bonus
  • Performance-based bonus scheme
  • High street shops and restaurant discounts
  • Healthcare scheme
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Professional training to develop
  • Professional subscriptions
  • Discounted travel
  • Volunteer days

 What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

Our people are our biggest asset. We want 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 Gatwick, visit our careers site Careers | Grow your career with Gatwick Airport LGW

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

Click apply to start your career with Gatwick.

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