A Project Lead / Director with a proven track record of delivering construction, Civil and Infrastructure projects above £100m is required at London Gatwick Airport.

As the Project Lead at London Gatwick, each day brings unique challenges.  You'll be able to lead strategic projects across our entire customer journey. You will be supporting the Programme Director and the team to ensure that projects are delivered on time, and within budget to the highest standard.

From concept to execution, as the Project Lead, you'll have the opportunity to lead the full project lifecycle on a wide variety of impactful projects, in a live environment, and be instrumental in shaping the future of one of the world's busiest airports.

What is the role?

Reporting to the Programme Director, you'll be responsible for taking complex projects through various stages, from design and procurement to construction and delivery.  You'll be focused high-quality results and handing over the project confident in the knowledge you have played a pivotal role in helping London Gatwick deliver something impactful for the business and its customers.

What are we looking for?

The live environment at London Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach, with problem solving skills and an innovative outlook. In addition, this role requires:

• Significant experience as a Project Leader or Project Manager, leading infrastructure projects in a live operational environment. Your experience will demonstrate handling big projects or multi-year programs worth over £100 million (ideally in a relevant industry for example highways, airfields, rail or nuclear)
• Experience in leading teams of 10 people or more
• Demonstrable experience in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, with multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities, to explain how you are working and why in a straightforward way.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills, along with the ability to motivate, coach, facilitate, and create learning opportunities for others.

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:

• £ Six Figures
• Performance-based bonus scheme of up to 30%
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional training to develop
• Discounted travel
• 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; is to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

To find out more about what it's like to work in Construction at London Gatwick, visit our careers site Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport or contact David Weaving at David . Weaving @ gatwickairport . com