Project Delivery & Framework Lead - Aviation

Shape the Future of Aviation at One of the UK’s Busiest Airports

At BakerHicks, we’re proud to be trusted framework partners at some of the UK’s most dynamic airports. From cutting-edge infrastructure and security upgrades to innovative retail environments, our work helps create seamless, world-class travel experiences for millions of passengers and crew.

Our multi-disciplinary teams thrive in live airport environments, delivering complex projects with precision and minimal disruption to operations. With expertise in airport planning, passenger flow, intelligent engineering, and low-carbon modular design, we provide smart, sustainable solutions. These range from minor compliance upgrades to major airside developments.

As we continue to grow our Aviation Sector, we are looking for a Project Delivery & Framework Lead to take the helm of our Gatwick Framework account.

Your Impact

In this pivotal role, you will lead project delivery, nurture client relationships, and identify new opportunities for growth. You will work closely with our Aviation Sector Director and the wider BakerHicks teams to ensure excellence across every stage of the framework.

This is more than a project management role. It is a chance to shape the future of aviation infrastructure at one of the UK’s busiest travel hubs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the Gatwick Design Framework by overseeing project delivery and ensuring quality, efficiency, and alignment with airport standards
• Drive business growth by identifying and securing new opportunities within Gatwick and with other airport partners
• Be the client’s trusted partner by acting as the primary point of contact and building long-term relationships
• Provide strategic leadership by supporting the Aviation Sector Director in shaping and executing the business development strategy
• Inspire and coordinate by managing project teams and resources to deliver seamless, high-quality outcomes
• Win work by leading the preparation of compelling bids and tenders, bringing strategic insight and creativity to every proposal

What You Bring

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant technical or operational discipline
• Chartered status with a professional body (preferred)
• Proven experience in project delivery within construction or civil engineering, ideally in an aviation or design consultancy environment
• Strong understanding of design stages across core disciplines
• Demonstrated success in business development and account management, ideally within a consultancy setting
• Experience working at Gatwick Airport is a distinct advantage

Location and Flexibility

This role is based onsite at Gatwick Airport three days per 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.