Senior Design Engineer - Expansion MMC and Constructability

This role is central to enabling Heathrow's world-leading expansion through the application of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), innovation, and constructability-led design.

Requirements

• Lead a virtual, multi-disciplinary team drawing on operational experts, consultants, design and build partners, business stakeholders, and customers to ensure high quality designs that reflect future demand, business development, and Heathrow's Sustainability Plan.
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to ensure designs are deliverable, affordable, and aligned to intended business benefits, clearly visualising and communicating asset plans, benefits, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide timely, evidence-based input and constructive challenge throughout the design process to ensure decisions reflect real-world asset performance, user needs, and operational reality.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to ensure asset strategies, standards, and design codes are applied effectively; support optioneering and integrated solution development in line with governance requirements and Heathrow's programme lifecycle.
• Act as an intelligent client by championing good design principles, innovation, and best-value technology choices; ensure safety and risk considerations are embedded at every stage, working with delivery teams to assess, communicate, and manage risks including those arising during construction.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Performance-based annual bonuses
• Longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans
• Generous annual leave allowances
• Market-leading pensions
• Family friendly policies
• Access to private health insurance
• Wellbeing tools
• Varied learning and development opportunities