Snr Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Aviation Build Project 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 updates

Requirements

• 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 contractors

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-profile aviation project
• Long-term pipeline of secured work
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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