Project Manager (Civils)

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 pivotal role, 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. Due to recent project wins, we are looking to expand our team across the Airfield Programme. As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the building of all civil elements of projects airside ranging from runway resurfacing, complex builds of extensions to piers, through to the upkeep of the runway and surrounding areas. Typical projects range from £20m - £150m. The Role

• 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.
• 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.
• Support 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 the project 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.
  
  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:
• Demonstrable 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 is 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.
  
  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, Let's make time fly Joining team Gatwick means growing your career with the world's most efficient single runway airport - where no two days are the same. You'll get the space and support to grow and develop your career with us. Together, we can succeed in creating an enjoyable and effortless experience for our passengers. Creating an enjoyable and effortless passenger experience Our passengers are at the heart of everything we do. We've grown from a small flying club to the UK's second largest airport - serving over 46 million passengers in 2019. We're focused on making the journey through the airport as quick and smooth as possible - for every passenger. If this is your kind of challenge, join our team as we rebuild and grow for our passengers, people and local communities. Inside Gatwick We're open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - the airport is a city that never sleeps. Here's just some of the things you'll really enjoy: BENEFITS - Your payslip is only part of the pacakge. At Gatwick we offer you health, travel and financial benefits IN THE ACTION - You'll have a backstage pass to all the action. We encourage you to explore the airport and shadow other teams. GIVING BACK - You'll have two days every year to support a cause that's important to you and take part in our community programmes. Grow your career with us Joining team Gatwick means growing your career with the world's most efficient single runway airport - where no two days are the same. You'll get the space and support to grow and develop with us. Together, we can succeed in creating an enjoyable and effortless experience for our passengers. You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.

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:
• 5% Welcome bonus
• 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