Senior Design Engineer - Carbon and Sustainability

Senior Design Engineer - Carbon and Sustainability

London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

When it comes to pioneering ambition, there's no place like Heathrow.

Our Heathrow Expansion programme offers a unique and exciting opportunity to play a defining role in one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.

You'll help shape a national legacy that millions will experience for decades to come, as we deliver the third runway, improve passenger experience, stimulate jobs and opportunities across the UK, and strengthen the global connectivity that powers trade and travel.

Modernising and expanding the UK's only hub airport and critical national infrastructure whilst keeping it fully operational and safe, creates a pace and complexity unlike other major programmes. It demands collaboration, resilience, problem solving and a desire to take on challenges that genuinely matter.

From securing planning consents to designing a new runway, modernising terminals and improving public transport access, and delivering on environmental and community commitments - the scale is unmatched.

You’ll be part of a diverse team of talented colleagues, built on mutual respect and where excellence thrives. It's an inspiring place to work, with unlimited opportunities to make a difference as you help to shape the future of our world-class airport.

• Job Identification 5850
• Job Category Technical
• Posting Date 08/27/2026, 03:54 PM
• Apply Before 09/10/2026, 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

This role is central to delivering our sustainability strategy, reducing carbon emissions, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate sustainable design principles into major infrastructure projects, ensuring Heathrow remains a leader in responsible aviation development.

As part of our Technical Assurance function, you will influence design decisions from concept through delivery, ensuring projects meet ambitious carbon reduction targets and align with Heathrow's sustainability commitments. Success in this role means delivering practical, innovative solutions that balance operational needs with environmental responsibility, while fostering collaboration across engineering, planning, and construction teams.

• Lead the integration of carbon and sustainability requirements into design processes for major infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical assurance and guidance on sustainable design standards, ensuring compliance with Heathrow's environmental policies and industry best practice.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify and implement carbon reduction opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and challenge design proposals to optimise sustainability outcomes without compromising safety or functionality.
• Support the development of tools, processes, and reporting mechanisms to track and improve sustainability performance.

• Proven experience in sustainable design or carbon management within large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, carbon accounting, and sustainability frameworks.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical standards and influence design decisions effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline.

Ideal Skills

• Chartered status or working towards chartership in a relevant professional body.
• Experience with digital tools for carbon modelling and sustainability reporting.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and innovations in sustainable infrastructure.

There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.

Every day, you'll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans.…