Project Engineer (Architectural/Fit Out)

We are partnering with a leading consultancy to recruit an experienced Project Engineer with a strong design background to support terminal expansion and fit-out projects at Gatwick Airport. The role is a contract position and has been deemed inside IR35 and requires the candidate to work 3 days per week on site and 2 days per week remote. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a live, complex operational environment, delivering multiple small to medium-scale schemes as part of a wider infrastructure programme. The role offers long-term contract stability and a hybrid working model, combining site-based collaboration with flexibility to work from home. Key Responsibilities Your core duties will include: Leading and managing the design and technical delivery of projects within a live airport environment Defining project scope, requirements and design briefs, ensuring alignment with business and programme objectives Acting as a client-side design authority, ensuring design outputs meet operational, safety and compliance requirements Coordinating and managing external consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality design solutions Driving safe, efficient and cost-effective design outcomes, balancing operational constraints, risk and value Managing design integration, change control and assurance throughout the project lifecycle (concept through to handover) Supporting delivery teams to ensure construction aligns with design intent, quality standards and programme milestones Facilitating design reviews, governance processes and approvals in line with programme requirements Supporting stakeholder engagement across technical, operational and commercial teams within a live operational setting Contributing to commissioning, handover and asset information management, ensuring operational readiness Ensuring full compliance with health & safety regulations, standards and CDM 2015 requirements Applying knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts to support effective and compliant project delivery Candidate Profile Essential Experience & Skills Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Design Engineer within infrastructure or construction environments Strong design background, ideally within: Architectural design Interior fit-out / refurbishment projects Experience delivering multiple small schemes or programmes of work Strong understanding of design management and full project lifecycle (RIBA or equivalent) Experience working in complex, regulated or operational environments Ability to develop project briefs and define requirements Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Experience Prior experience delivering airport or aviation projects (highly advantageous) Experience within similar environments such as rail, healthcare, commercial fit-out, or other live infrastructure settings Design management experience across multidisciplinary teams Knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3 / NEC4) Understanding of CDM Regulations (Principal Designer duties) Chartered status or working towards (ICE, IMechE, IET, RIBA or equivalent)