Construction Manager-Runway

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As we expand our UK Aviation capability in the Southeast, we’re seeking seasoned professionals to join our team — driven by purpose, powered by innovation, and united by a passion for excellence.

This construction role supports the development all airfield infrastructure for the proposed new 3rd runway at Heathrow Airport. It involves the planning, coordination and preperation of key documentation to support the DCO planning process. The scope of works includes civil, mechanical and electrical systems, including a new energy centre, waste treatment facilities, and mechanical systems associated with the new terminal construction e.g. new baggage handling system, and the mech / elec services across the new runway and terminal campus.

• Leading constructability reviews to optimise construction sequencing, logistics, and methodology.
• Draft key construction methodologies to support the planning process
• Coordinate with engineering and design consultants to ensure construction requirements are reflected in aligned design deliverables.
• Support the development of site layouts, temporary works strategies, logistics and phasing plans for construction in a live operational environment.
• Lead in developing overall construction execution plans, staffing strategies, and resource estimates.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain to develop construction packaging and delivery strategies.
• Ensure Zero Accident Philosophy / Quality considerations are embedded in all aspects of design and execution planning.
• Contribute to cost estimates, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reporting for construction scope.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of construction methods, procedures, and sequencing for civil and airfield works, including working within live operational facilities.
• Technical writing skills to translate plans and sequencing into documentation,
• Strong knowledge of HSE requirements and record of promoting a safe working culture.
• Significant experience as a Construction Manager/Senior Field Engineer or similar role leading the construction management function on major civil engineering infrastructure projects, holding responsibility for providing constructability advice during early stage
• development and design, and ensuring that works…