Senior Design Engineer – Utilities

Company: Jobtailor
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

  • Delivering integrated, coherent, and fit-for-purpose utility design solutions.
  • Ensuring safe, secure, and efficient construction, operation, and maintenance are embedded from the earliest stages of design.
  • Considering whole-life performance, climate resilience, future capacity, and adaptability.
  • Ensuring utility solutions align with Heathrow’s design vision.
  • Supporting airline and passenger growth and achieving planning requirements where needed.
  • Creating a resilient, high-performing utility network capable of supporting one of the world’s busiest airports.

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution or equivalent level of technical competency and hold IEng or be working towards IEng professional status
  • Must have at least 5 years of engineering experience as this is a leadership position where you will act as the client’s SME for technical assurance
  • Competent to lead a portfolio of assets in one of the following classifications: 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 instruct, lead, and manage technical consultants and strategic partners to achieve defined outcomes
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills, using data and sound judgement to develop robust, pragmatic solutions
  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders through clear communication, presentations, and effective engagement
  • Demonstrated experience in scope development, change management, safety improvement through design, and managing technical quality assurance
  • Track record of driving continuous improvement across the design and engineering lifecycle

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Posted: July 11th, 2026