Location: Gatwick
Salary: Competitive + package
Overview
A leading construction contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of a major build project within an aviation environment. This role will take full responsibility for programme, commercial performance, and safe delivery on a live airport scheme, ensuring minimal disruption to operations while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of a large-scale aviation build project
Manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners
Oversee programme planning, sequencing, and delivery milestones
Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, safety standards, and CDM requirements
Drive commercial performance, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting
Maintain strong stakeholder engagement with client, airport authorities, and key partners
Manage risk, resolve technical and operational challenges, and ensure project continuity
Lead progress meetings, reporting, and senior-level updatesRequirements
Proven experience delivering major build or infrastructure projects in aviation or similarly complex environments
Strong understanding of working in live operational environments (airside experience desirable)
Demonstrated leadership managing large site teams and multiple subcontractors
Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and programmes
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
SMSTS / CSCS (Black/Gold)Desirable
Experience delivering projects within airports or regulated environments
Knowledge of NEC contracts
Background with Tier 1 or large principal contractorsWhat's on Offer
Opportunity to lead a high-profile aviation project
Long-term pipeline of secured work
Competitive salary and benefits package
Salary description
£85000.00 - £95000.00 per year