Introduction
When it comes to pioneering ambition, there’s no place like Heathrow.
Job Description
This role is central to supporting Heathrow’s world‑leading expansion through the application of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), innovation, and constructability‑led design. As a Senior Engineer specialising in MMC, you will shape how utility and enabling infrastructure systems are conceived, designed, and delivered, maximising off‑site manufacture, standardisation, and repeatability to support safe, efficient, and sustainable growth at one of the world’s busiest airports. Your responsibilities include leading the development of manufacture‑ready, assembly‑led utility solutions across thermal, electrical, potable water, foul, and stormwater systems, and embedding constructability and MMC principles from the earliest stages of concept development. You will challenge traditional approaches, reduce on‑site activity, minimise interfaces, shorten programme durations, and improve productivity while maintaining safety, operational continuity, and resilience within a live airport environment.
Your role will involve
- Lead a virtual, multi‑disciplinary team, bringing together operational specialists, consultants, design and delivery partners, business stakeholders, and customers to develop high‑quality designs that reflect future demand, business priorities, and Heathrow’s Sustainability Plan.
- Engage stakeholders at all levels to ensure designs are deliverable, cost‑effective, and aligned with intended business outcomes, clearly communicating asset plans, benefits, risks, and opportunities.
- Provide timely, evidence‑based input and constructive challenge throughout the design process, ensuring decisions are informed by real‑world asset performance, user needs, and operational considerations.
- Collaborate with Engineering teams to ensure asset strategies, standards, and design codes are applied effectively; support optioneering and the development of integrated solutions in line with governance requirements and Heathrow’s programme lifecycle.
- Act as an informed client, promoting strong design principles, innovation, and value‑focused technology choices; ensure safety and risk considerations are embedded throughout, working with delivery teams to assess, communicate, and manage risks, including those arising during construction.
These Skills Are Essential
- Degree‑qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline. Chartered membership of a recognised engineering institution, or equivalent level of technical competence, with Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or actively working towards this.
- A minimum of five years’ relevant engineering experience, including experience in a leadership or influential technical role. Ability to act as a subject matter expert, providing technical assurance and guidance across complex engineering projects.
- Competent to lead a portfolio of assets in categories such as Utilities (infrastructure), Mechanical/Electrical, Water Systems and Public Health, Stands and Airside Ops, Terminals, Airport related development and supporting facilities, Services – heating, cooling and distribution, energy, fuels, Environmental, Baggage, Operational Technology and Cyber Security, Civils – Tunnels and Bridges, Civils – Highways, Structures and Car Parks, Civils – Airfield and Roads, Rail, Control and automation, Innovation.
- Proven ability to lead, guide, and manage technical consultants and strategic partners to deliver defined outcomes.
- Strong analytical and decision‑making skills, with the ability to use data and sound judgement to develop practical and robust solutions.
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders through clear communication, effective presentations, and constructive engagement.
- Demonstrated experience in scope development, change management, designing for improved safety, and managing technical quality assurance.
- A track record of contributing to continuous improvement across the design and engineering lifecycle.
Ideally, you will also have
- Experience within the aviation sector, such as airlines or infrastructure planning.
- Awareness of the UK regulatory and political environment.
- Understanding of relevant regulatory, legislative, and planning frameworks, including the Development Consent Order (DCO) process.
- Experience working at Heathrow or within large‑scale or major programme environments.
- An asset or project management qualification.
Our rewards
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance‑based annual bonuses and our longer‑term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market‑leading pensions. With family‑friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. We also provide varied learning and development opportunities.
Working Location
Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.
Sustainable Travel to work
Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.
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