Engineering (Construction) Graduate Programme with London Gatwick Airport!
Company: London Gatwick Airport
Location: Horley, Gatwick
Role: Engineering (Construction) 3-year Graduate Programme
Start Date: September 2025
Assessment Centre/Final Stage: 1st Stage screening call followed by an in-person assessment centre in February/March 2025.
Have you graduated in 2024 with a 2:1 or above (or projected for 2025) in a Master’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline?
What is the Graduate Programme?
This 3-year programme will facilitate professional development and exposure to real-life Construction projects in a 24/7 live operational environment. Investing in Growth and Service…. Shaping the future together!
Tailored to suit you, you will be able to give your best and redefine what’s possible. Being involved in live projects that deliver what matters. Part of the programme will include a leadership development module with the other graduates and a dedicated coach (a senior leader from the business) who will help to build resilience in the workplace.
Construction delivers the airport Capital Investment Plan and strategic growth by building our future infrastructure. As passenger numbers rise, it’s vital we grow our infrastructure capacity while delivering our sustainability goals.
You will play a part in this growth working across a wide variety of business areas and projects that cover every aspect of the airport ecosystem. Surface access, car parks, terminal buildings, or out on our airfield, the opportunity and range of interest are there for you to explore.
You will gain a unique insight into the inner workings of our business and our leaders through our Sponsor led Capital Investment Programme.
* Building a wide range of contacts internally and externally.
* Developing your design management, construction management, and project management skills through being involved in complex projects in a constrained operational environment.
* Working on £multi-million projects and being involved from inception through to design, construction, handover, and completion.
* Being part of a supportive and collaborative team working together to deliver infrastructure projects.
* Rotating across Construction and Engineering and experiencing different roles across different Programmes.
What will you gain?
* A competitive salary with a £2,000 welcome bonus, £500 flex allowance plus bonus & benefits. (25 Days annual leave + bank holidays, company pension scheme, free staff parking, private medical cover plus many more).
* A foundation for a career in engineering.
* Route to chartership.
* A Leadership development programme that builds on your commercial awareness, sense of self, coaching skills and scope to grow your career further.
* An understanding of Aviation and its impact and associated industries, including sustainability and commerciality.
* A programme aligned and accredited with engineering institutions such as IMECHE and ICE to satisfy the requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
* The opportunity for internal progression into Field or Project Engineering roles.
Do you have what we’re looking for?
* Minimum 2:1 Master’s degree within Engineering (graduated 2024 or projected for 2025).
* Logical thinker with an aptitude for problem-solving.
* Experience using Microsoft Suite.
* Highly numerate, with an understanding of data analysis.
* Ability to prioritise and work at pace.
* Ability to build good relationships and influence across the Airport.
* Creative, innovative, curious to find a better way.
* Enthusiastic, energetic, always trying to be your best self.
* Team working- you’ll enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas, and collaborating with colleagues as well as other graduates.
We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. There are also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.
At London Gatwick, we’re also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.
Does this sound like you? Join the adventure! Click apply and complete your application.
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