Head of Design and Engineering in Hounslow

Job Description

hackajob is collaborating with Heathrow to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

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Description

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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.

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Responsibilities

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• Leading the development and delivery of the programme’s design and engineering strategy, ensuring high‑quality outcomes.

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• Overseeing design and engineering suppliers, including supporting procurement and managing performance.

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• Setting technical requirements and ensuring they are met through clear, consistent methodologies.

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• Building strong, positive relationships with internal teams, delivery partners, airlines and senior stakeholders.

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• Providing expert technical guidance, including chairing technical governance forums and presenting progress to leadership groups.

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Qualifications

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• Leading multidisciplinary engineering delivery on large, complex infrastructure programmes.

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• Developing and implementing design and engineering strategies, with clear methods for quality, assurance and collaboration.

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• Managing technical suppliers, including overseeing procurement processes and ensuring performance against scope and milestones.

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• Overseeing technical risk, quality and governance, with the ability to provide clear, objective advice to senior stakeholders.

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• Building effective relationships across internal teams and external partners to reach shared decisions.

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• Improving safety outcomes through design, applying best practice and constantly seeking enhancements.

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Desirable 

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• Experience contributing to the creation of inclusive, accessible built environments.

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• Interest in shaping modern public‑use infrastructure through innovative design approaches.

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