Framework Account Manager – Gatwick

Lead the Transformation of One of the UK’s Busiest Airports

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At BakerHicks, we are not just delivering airport projects. We are shaping the future of aviation. As trusted partners at some of the UK’s busiest airports, we play a key role in major infrastructure, security, and retail upgrades that keep passengers moving and airports thriving.

We are now looking for a Project Delivery & Framework Lead to take the reins of our Gatwick Airport account. This is your opportunity to lead high-impact projects in a live airport environment, working at the heart of one of the UK’s most important travel hubs.

Why This Role Matters

You will be the strategic lead for our Gatwick Design Framework, ensuring smooth delivery of current projects while unlocking new opportunities for growth. Working closely with our Aviation Sector Director and a talented multi-disciplinary team, you will help shape the future of airport design and delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and wants to make a real difference in the aviation sector.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading the Gatwick Framework account, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards
• Building strong, trusted relationships with airport stakeholders and identifying new opportunities for collaboration
• Supporting the development and execution of our aviation business strategy
• Coordinating project teams and resources to ensure seamless delivery
• Acting as the key point of contact for clients, representing BakerHicks with professionalism and insight
• Leading the preparation of winning bids and tenders, with a sharp focus on value, innovation, and client needs

What You Bring

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant technical or operational discipline
• Chartered status with a professional body is preferred
• Significant experience in project delivery within construction or civil engineering, ideally in an aviation setting
• A strong understanding of design stages across disciplines
• A proven track record in business development and account management
• Experience working in the Aviation sector on construction or civil engineering projects a plus otherwise experience working on frameworks for other projects within construction or civil engineering will be required

Where You Will Be Based

You will be onsite at Gatwick Airport three days a week, with occasional travel to BakerHicks offices as needed.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development

BakerHicks is an equal-opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed based on personal merit and qualifications.