Programme Lead – Design and Engineering Terminal 5 Optimisation

Programme Lead – Design and Engineering Terminal 5 Optimisation

London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Job Info

• Job Identification 5220
• Job Category Project Management
• Posting Date 07/16/2026, 12:31 PM
• Apply Before 07/26/2026, 10:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Heathrow Airport Limited, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 2GW, GB (Hybrid)
• Contract Type Permanent
• Working Pattern Monday-Friday Business hours

Job Description

We’re looking for an inspiring and collaborative technical leader to guide the design and engineering delivery of a major infrastructure programme. This is a unique opportunity to shape solutions that will have a long‑lasting impact, working within a diverse multidisciplinary environment and partnering with senior stakeholders across the aviation sector.

Your role will involve

• Leading the development and delivery of the programme’s design and engineering strategy, ensuring high‑quality outcomes.
• Overseeing design and engineering suppliers, including supporting procurement and managing performance.
• Setting technical requirements and ensuring they are met through clear, consistent methodologies.
• Building strong, positive relationships with internal teams, delivery partners, airlines and senior stakeholders.
• Providing expert technical guidance, including chairing technical governance forums and presenting progress to leadership groups.

These skills are essential

• Leading multidisciplinary engineering delivery on large, complex infrastructure programmes.
• Developing and implementing design and engineering strategies, with clear methods for quality, assurance and collaboration.
• Managing technical suppliers, including overseeing procurement processes and ensuring performance against scope and milestones.
• Overseeing technical risk, quality and governance, with the ability to provide clear, objective advice to senior stakeholders.
• Building effective relationships across internal teams and external partners to reach shared decisions.
• Improving safety outcomes through design, applying best practice and constantly seeking enhancements.
• Experience contributing to the creation of inclusive, accessible built environments.
• Interest in shaping modern public‑use infrastructure through innovative design approaches.

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