Project Manager (Civils)

PROJECT MANAGER (CIVILS)

Circa £68,000 + WELCOME BONUS + £4,500 Flex Allowance + up to 20% Bonus + Benefits

Permanent

Hybrid - Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick offers an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager (Civils) to join our dynamic team at the world's most efficient single-runway airport. Be a part of shaping our future, supporting the delivery of a substantial investment plan to develop and enhance our airport infrastructure and facilities.

In this pivotalrole, you will lead the planning and execution of crucial Civil Engineering and Infrastructure projects within an operational airport environment. You will manage the technical, commercial, and financial aspects to achieve project and business objectives.

Projects include pavement reconstruction, taxiway rehabilitation and stand reconfiguration, with a pipeline of future projects that contribute to our commitment to achieve net zero GAL Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030. Project values up to £15m.

TheRole

• Lead and manage the project team to deliver in the design, procurement, construction, delivery, and handover of the project to achieve desired business outcomes and commitments
• 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
• Lead the identification and mitigation of risks that may adversely impact project delivery or adversely affect airport operations through the project/programme lifecycle
• 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
• Ensure sustainability is purposefully considered throughout the project lifecycle, actively seeking opportunities to further the sustainability outcomes, in line with the Construction Sustainability Strategy, as far as reasonably practicable
• Lead the development of the project team; set standards, manage, motivate, coach and mentor staff within the team
• Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to this role, including all standards and code compliance and required planning permissions
  
• Manage and positively influence key stakeholders (both internal & external) associated with theproject you are delivering
  
• Good communication skills with an ability to engage and present complex ideas simply and straightforwardly to stakeholders with very varied requirements
  
• Lead the Lessons Learnt process across all projects and embed a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Practitioner level in project management (e.g., APMP Project Management Qualification or PRINCE2 Practitioner)
• Higher education qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Membership in the Institution of Civil Engineers is highly desirable
• SMSTS

What are we looking for?

At Gatwick, our dynamic live environment would work for someone who has great communication skills, is flexible, adaptable and has a knack for creative problem-solving. Involved in projects from inception to completion you will work alongside multiple stakeholders. In addition, this role requires:

• Demonstratable experience in delivering infrastructure projects, typically over £5 million, in either live operational or access constrained
• Proven contractual administration and knowledge of the key options of the NEC3/4 contract
• Experience in concrete and asphalt carriageway construction and/or rehabilitation desirable
• Experience in handling several projects at the same time, able to identify prioritisation and integration of the projects, where appropriate, to meet the overall requirements

What's in it for you?

Ouremployees tell usthatworking 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 ouremployees 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
• Professionaltraining todevelop
• 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 siteConstruction Careers | London Gatwick Airport.

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

Apply now to start your career with London Gatwick.