Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Aviation Build Project Location: Gatwick Salary: Competitive + package

Overview A leading construction contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of a major build project within an aviation environment. This role will take full responsibility for programme, commercial performance, and safe delivery on a live airport scheme, ensuring minimal disruption to operations while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of a large-scale aviation build project Manage site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners Oversee programme planning, sequencing, and delivery milestones Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, safety standards, and CDM requirements Drive commercial performance, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting Maintain strong stakeholder engagement with client, airport authorities, and key partners Manage risk, resolve technical and operational challenges, and ensure project continuity Lead progress meetings, reporting, and senior-level updatesRequirements

Proven experience delivering major build or infrastructure projects in aviation or similarly complex environments Strong understanding of working in live operational environments (airside experience desirable) Demonstrated leadership managing large site teams and multiple subcontractors Strong commercial awareness with experience m...