Head of Design and Engineering -T5 Programme

Posted 16 hours 20 minutes ago by Heathrow Airport

Permanent
Full Time
Design Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Head of Design and Engineering -T5 Programme

London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Introduction Job Info
  • Job Identification 5220
  • Job Category Project Management
  • Posting Date 03/24/2026, 01:35 PM
  • Apply Before 04/07/2026, 12:35 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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