Senior Project Manager

Our client, a prominent consultancy specialising in aviation infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee a significant programme of works at Gatwick Airport. This role is perfect for a project delivery professional with a solid understanding of complex airfield and airport environment projects. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth planning, coordination, and delivery of multidisciplinary design work, aligning with operational, safety, and compliance standards within a live airport setting.

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of design packages for airfield and airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, stands, and terminal developments.
• Manage interfaces between multiple design teams, contractors, airport operations, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless progress.
• Oversee project planning, scope management, reporting, budgeting, and programme controls to keep projects on track.
• Ensure all design outputs comply with safety, operational standards, and relevant regulations such as ICAO, CAA, or EASA.
• Chair design reviews, progress meetings, and risk workshops to identify potential issues early and drive solutions.
• Support procurement, technical approvals, and stakeholder engagement activities to facilitate project delivery.

• Significant experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering complex civil engineering or aviation infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record coordinating design activities across airfields and airport facilities.
• Knowledge of airport infrastructure design processes, including runways, taxiways, and terminal buildings.
• Experience working within operationally sensitive or regulated environments, with an emphasis on safety and compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills to liaise effectively with diverse teams and clients.

• Direct experience managing live airport infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with relevant aviation standards such as ICAO, CAA, or EASA.
• Background in highways or large civil infrastructure projects, particularly pavement and civils, demonstrating transferable skills.

• Opportunity to lead a major long-term aviation programme at a prestigious airport.
• Engagement in technically challenging projects within a regulated environment.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with professional development opportunities.

If you bring extensive experience in delivering complex airport infrastructure projects and are ready for a contract challenge, apply now to join this dynamic programme at Gatwick Airport.