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  As a global leader in Civil Aviation training, we are now looking to recruit an experienced Ground School Instructor to join our training team and provide our CAE students/customers with first class theoretical knowledge instruction in line with our set syllabus. You will deliver up to three of the thirteen chosen ATPL(A) EASA and UK CAA examination subjects with passion and enthusiasm, instilling best practice and discipline in the classroom, to better prepare our customers for their future career in the airlines.
  
  You will also have the opportunity to contribute your ideas and support Ground School Management with reviewing existing teaching styles and materials; modernising the GS product to ensure all level of students are being included, any special needs are being catered for and lastly making recommendations for further educational innovation and improvement within the GS department. Training delivery will take place in the classroom and via other methods (e.g. virtually).
  
  The role we are offering you
  
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    Instruct specialist Ground Training subjects (up to three chosen subjects) to standards in line with specified timeframes, as defined by the CTKI
    
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    Plan and prepare lesson plans for all relevant subjects taught using the appropriate teaching methods
    
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    Monitor the progression of all students, using CBT as part of an ATPL(A) Theoretical Knowledge course and ensure any issues are addressed in the form of additional tutorial or advice as required
    
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    Monitor student's progress throughout their time in Ground School, reporting any educational or pastoral concerns immediately to the CTKI or equivalent, or when they are identified
    
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    Meet instructional standards at each standardisation review as defined by the CTKI
    
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    Administer and maintain a high standard of student reports, assessments and records based on accurate results and interactions with students
    
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    Contribute and assist in the development of CAE Ground Training materials (new and existing) as appropriate to a quality standard as defined by the CTKI Contribute to and undertake responsibilities as 'Subject Specialist' and 'Mentorship' responsibilities as required by the CTKI or equivalent.
    
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    Support and contribute towards CAE achieving overall customer service standards
    
  
  
  Our ideal candidate has
  
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    Previous experience in aviation along with instructor or teaching experience essential
    
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    ATPL, military or engineering background essential
    
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    Prior experience delivering training across any of the ATPL syllabus desirable
    
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    Decisive thinker, decision maker and able to challenge status quo in professional manner
    
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    Ability to adapt style where necessary in order to present technical information in an engaging way
    
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    Positive attitude, motivational, inspirational and fun approach to training
    
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    Resilience and adaptability (both in attitude and approach to changing circumstances)
    
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    Excellent listening skills and a strong communicator
    
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    Growth mindset capability
    
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    Cultural awareness and experience interacting with a wide demographic
    
  
  
  What kind of person will succeed in this team?
  
  We're looking for someone who's passionate about providing our CAE students/customers with a first-class theoretical training experience. You'll be a strong team player with the ability to identify when someone may need extra support. You'll also bring a sense of fun to the learning environment.
  
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  The role will be based out of our Gatwick Training Centre however offers some flexibility for remote working as virtual elements of the training can be delivered remotely. Please note this is a full time, permanent position delivering training between 08.30am and 4.30pm - Monday to Friday.
  
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    Private health insurance
    
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    Life Assurance
    
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    Onsite gym - Gatwick base
    
  
  
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  With over 10,000 employees located in 35 countries, CAE is a global leader in training for the civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets. To learn more:
  
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Airside Civils Manager

From £59,795 + £4,750 Flex Allowance + Up to 20% Bonus + Benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick  

Where will your career take you?  

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.  

What is the role?

The Airfield Civils Manager plays a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the integrity of London Gatwick's airfield infrastructure, including runways, taxiways, stands, and airside roads. This role demands strategic oversight of civil engineering maintenance, contractor management, and regulatory compliance across approximately 1.8 million m² of operational surfaces. Success hinges on strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and commercial acumen, with autonomy to make medium-term decisions that directly impact operations and budgets. The ideal candidate will bring deep civil engineering expertise, experience managing complex service contracts, and a proactive approach to asset stewardship and safety.

What will you do?

• Maintenance and repair of all Runways, Taxiways, Stands and Airside Roads.
• Works closely with both the civils principal engineer and airfield construction team to design, implement and develop a civils maintenance and asset stewardship system and replacement plan.
• Day to day management of the Airside Civils maintenance contract and the principal contractor to ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance.
• Responsible for ensuring maintenance contractors Health, Safety and Environment standards meet regulatory and GAL requirements.
• Ensure civils assets perform, are maintained and are compliant with aerodrome licensing requirements.
• Organise and manage condition surveys of Runways, Taxiways, Stands and airside structures to support the maintenance strategy, asset stewardship process and asset replacement plan.
• Produces effective communication and reports to all stakeholders, including GAL teams, ATC, Airlines & handling agents to enable operation.
• Management of delegated costs to ensure operational budget targets are met.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Experience in managing and directing contractors in an Engineering environment focusing on innovation and operational excellence.
• Fully qualified Chartered Engineer (or working towards)
• Proven knowledge & understanding of stakeholder engagement and management.
• Commercially balanced - value: cost, process and people.
• Experience of negotiating complex service contracts.
• Strong understanding and proven experience in civil engineering.
• Good working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and regulatory and statutory compliance (e.g. electrical, confined spaces, hot works, etc.)
• Experience of working with a CMMS and asset management processes including planning, KPIs (including CSS), PDRs, and asset management/replacement.

What's in it for you? 
We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by:

• an annual bonus,
• share scheme,
• pension, and lifestyle insurance.

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.  

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.  

What's it 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 careers site Our current opportunities | London Gatwick Airport Careers

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 London Gatwick

Join the team delivering iconic infrastructure at one of the world's busiest single-runway airports. From runway refurbishments and air traffic control upgrades to a £350 million transformation of airfield operations, every day at Gatwick brings new challenges, innovation, and impact.

London Gatwick is looking for a Design Manager to lead the delivery of design elements across major construction and infrastructure projects. If you have a proven track record of managing teams and delivering design for projects above £50m, this is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact.

As part of the Airfield & Civils Construction Programme Delivery Team, you'll help shape the infrastructure that underpins Gatwick's future growth—enhancing resilience, safety, and sustainability across our airfield.

We're looking for a Design Manager (Civils) to play a key role in our capital investment programme. Reporting to the Lead Design Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the development and coordination of design activities across a major civil engineering project—ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and alignment with strategic objectives.

You'll work in a collaborative, alongside innovators, technical specialists, and delivery teams—gaining full lifecycle exposure from concept through to completion. At London Gatwick, your work will have a visible impact, contributing to the long-term success of a key piece of the UK's critical national infrastructure.

What is the role?

• Reporting into the Lead 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 m lion (ideally in a relevant infrastructure 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.

We are searching for a Planning Manager (Major Projects) to join the world's most efficient single-runway airport. As part of a collaborative team, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the delivery of a substantial investment plan aimed at developing and enhancing our airport infrastructure and facilities.

The airport's current projects, which range from £50m to £50m, include the International Departure Lounge (IDL) in the North and South Terminals, valued at over 00m, as well as a 40m extension to Pier 6.

You'll be instrumental to our airport's future success, working closely with our Programme Manager to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the business.  Your primary focus will be on developing, implementing, and delivering effective planning and assurance processes across a programme of projects typically valued in excess of £ 0m.

What is the role?

Reporting to the Lead Planning Manager, you'll take a key role in leading the planning of projects across all stages of their lifecycle, from concept approval to delivery and closeout. Your mission is to make sure performance targets are not just met but surpassed consistently and on time.

Other duties include:

• Creating and maintaining schedules for the entire project journey, including internal and external interfaces.  This will include managing the control programmes from project concept to closeout, managing contract program evaluations, assessing compensation events, conducting delay analysis and helping to drive schedule improvements through to our supply chain
• Playing a major role in leading and managing planning teams for the programme.  You'll expertly apply your knowledge and skills across multiple projects to help us achieve our strategic goals.
• Helping the planning team grow by contributing to the development of standards, managing, motivating, coaching and mentoring team members.  You'll be excited about helping talented individuals reach their potential.
• Reviewing the Programme, assisting in trend and change processes, reporting, risk management and finding ways to be more efficient that might positively affect programme outcomes and your teams' performance.
• Continuously developing and upholding world-class health, safety, and environmental standards across the programme and its contractors. We aim to achieve health, safety and environmental excellence.

What are we looking for?

The live environment at Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach, with problem solving skills and an innovative outlook. You'll have the opportunity to be significantly involved in delivering the strategic objectives of projects, as well as the opportunity to take the lead of your own projects from inception to completion. In addition, this role requires:

• Previous experience planning infrastructure projects as a Senior Planner on multi-year programmes within the construction or infrastructure sectors, working on projects/programmes typically more than £10 million.
• Previous experience leading small teams.
• Extensive experience with Primavera P6 and related commercial acumen
• Demonstrable experience in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders to explain complex or abstract ideas straightforwardly.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills, along with the ability to motivate, coach, facilitate, and create learning opportunities for others.

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 that 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
• 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; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

To apply and find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers site Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

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 London Gatwick 

Airside Civils Manager

From £59,795 + £4,750 Flex Allowance + Up to 20% Bonus + Benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick  

Where will your career take you?  

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.  

What is the role?

The Airfield Civils Manager plays a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the integrity of London Gatwick's airfield infrastructure, including runways, taxiways, stands, and airside roads. This role demands strategic oversight of civil engineering maintenance, contractor management, and regulatory compliance across approximately 1.8 million m² of operational surfaces. Success hinges on strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and commercial acumen, with autonomy to make medium-term decisions that directly impact operations and budgets. The ideal candidate will bring deep civil engineering expertise, experience managing complex service contracts, and a proactive approach to asset stewardship and safety.

What will you do?

• Maintenance and repair of all Runways, Taxiways, Stands and Airside Roads.
• Works closely with both the civils principal engineer and airfield construction team to design, implement and develop a civils maintenance and asset stewardship system and replacement plan.
• Day to day management of the Airside Civils maintenance contract and the principal contractor to ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance.
• Responsible for ensuring maintenance contractors Health, Safety and Environment standards meet regulatory and GAL requirements.
• Ensure civils assets perform, are maintained and are compliant with aerodrome licensing requirements.
• Organise and manage condition surveys of Runways, Taxiways, Stands and airside structures to support the maintenance strategy, asset stewardship process and asset replacement plan.
• Produces effective communication and reports to all stakeholders, including GAL teams, ATC, Airlines & handling agents to enable operation.
• Management of delegated costs to ensure operational budget targets are met.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Experience in managing and directing contractors in an Engineering environment focusing on innovation and operational excellence.
• Fully qualified Chartered Engineer (or working towards)
• Proven knowledge & understanding of stakeholder engagement and management.
• Commercially balanced - value: cost, process and people.
• Experience of negotiating complex service contracts.
• Strong understanding and proven experience in civil engineering.
• Good working knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and regulatory and statutory compliance (e.g. electrical, confined spaces, hot works, etc.)
• Experience of working with a CMMS and asset management processes including planning, KPIs (including CSS), PDRs, and asset management/replacement.

What's in it for you? 
We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by:

• an annual bonus,
• share scheme,
• pension, and lifestyle insurance.

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.  

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.  

What's it 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 careers site Our current opportunities | London Gatwick Airport Careers

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 London Gatwick

We are searching for a Planning Manager (Major Projects) to join the world's most efficient single-runway airport. As part of a collaborative team, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the delivery of a substantial investment plan aimed at developing and enhancing our airport infrastructure and facilities.

The airport's current projects, which range from £50m to £50m, include the International Departure Lounge (IDL) in the North and South Terminals, valued at over 00m, as well as a 40m extension to Pier 6.

You'll be instrumental to our airport's future success, working closely with our Programme Manager to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the business.  Your primary focus will be on developing, implementing, and delivering effective planning and assurance processes across a programme of projects typically valued in excess of £ 0m.

What is the role?

Reporting to the Lead Planning Manager, you'll take a key role in leading the planning of projects across all stages of their lifecycle, from concept approval to delivery and closeout. Your mission is to make sure performance targets are not just met but surpassed consistently and on time.

Other duties include:

• Creating and maintaining schedules for the entire project journey, including internal and external interfaces.  This will include managing the control programmes from project concept to closeout, managing contract program evaluations, assessing compensation events, conducting delay analysis and helping to drive schedule improvements through to our supply chain
• Playing a major role in leading and managing planning teams for the programme.  You'll expertly apply your knowledge and skills across multiple projects to help us achieve our strategic goals.
• Helping the planning team grow by contributing to the development of standards, managing, motivating, coaching and mentoring team members.  You'll be excited about helping talented individuals reach their potential.
• Reviewing the Programme, assisting in trend and change processes, reporting, risk management and finding ways to be more efficient that might positively affect programme outcomes and your teams' performance.
• Continuously developing and upholding world-class health, safety, and environmental standards across the programme and its contractors. We aim to achieve health, safety and environmental excellence.

What are we looking for?

The live environment at Gatwick requires all our teams to have a flexible and adaptable approach, with problem solving skills and an innovative outlook. You'll have the opportunity to be significantly involved in delivering the strategic objectives of projects, as well as the opportunity to take the lead of your own projects from inception to completion. In addition, this role requires:

• Previous experience planning infrastructure projects as a Senior Planner on multi-year programmes within the construction or infrastructure sectors, working on projects/programmes typically more than £10 million.
• Previous experience leading small teams.
• Extensive experience with Primavera P6 and related commercial acumen
• Demonstrable experience in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders to explain complex or abstract ideas straightforwardly.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills, along with the ability to motivate, coach, facilitate, and create learning opportunities for others.

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 that 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
• 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; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

To apply and find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers site Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

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 London Gatwick 

Join the team delivering iconic infrastructure at one of the world's busiest single-runway airports. From runway refurbishments and air traffic control upgrades to a £350 million transformation of airfield operations, every day at Gatwick brings new challenges, innovation, and impact.

London Gatwick is looking for a Design Manager to lead the delivery of design elements across major construction and infrastructure projects. If you have a proven track record of managing teams and delivering design for projects above £50m, this is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact.

As part of the Airfield & Civils Construction Programme Delivery Team, you'll help shape the infrastructure that underpins Gatwick's future growth—enhancing resilience, safety, and sustainability across our airfield.

We're looking for a Design Manager (Civils) to play a key role in our capital investment programme. Reporting to the Lead Design Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the development and coordination of design activities across a major civil engineering project—ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and alignment with strategic objectives.

You'll work in a collaborative, alongside innovators, technical specialists, and delivery teams—gaining full lifecycle exposure from concept through to completion. At London Gatwick, your work will have a visible impact, contributing to the long-term success of a key piece of the UK's critical national infrastructure.

What is the role?

• Reporting into the Lead 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 m lion (ideally in a relevant infrastructure 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.