Senior Design Manager - Natural Environment
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2161 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (48% match). If the code is right — and HEATHROW AIRPORT HOLDINGS LIMITED is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
This role is responsible for project managing the integrated solution development, ensuring that all options are high‑quality, deliverable, and fully coordinated across multiple work packages. It will also lead the timely delivery of tranche package documentation, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives of the Long Term Growth Programme.
Integrated, design‑led blue and green infrastructure is central to the success of this programme. The role will play a key part in coordinating the design of biodiversity net gain initiatives, habitat management, open spaces, landscaping, and blue green infrastructure. This work will take place within one of the UK’s most complex programmes and involve close engagement with key stakeholders and local communities.
- Collaborate with the Programme Leader – Design Delivery to support the effective execution of responsibilities and ensure successful project outcomes.
- Manage the procurement and oversight of Design & Engineering suppliers, including performance and contract management.
- Lead the delivery of design and engineering outputs for assigned tranches, ensuring all deliverables align with strategic programme objectives and documented requirements.
- Monitor progress and performance across tranches, establishing and applying appropriate performance measures throughout each delivery stage.
- Identify and manage risks and opportunities across the full lifecycle, implementing effective mitigation strategies and promoting informed decision‑making.
- Oversee optioneering and integrated solution development, support the production of DCO and related documentation, and ensure quality, safety, inclusivity, sustainability, and continuous improvement in all design and engineering activities.
- Extensive experience working within major project or programme environments.
- Strong knowledge of project management tools, including Autodesk Collaboration Cloud and P6.
Ideally, you will also have
- Experience of working at Heathrow or comparable aviation or large infrastructure environment
- APM or similar professional body membership
- Development Consent Order Experience
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. HEATHROW AIRPORT HOLDINGS LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2161 going rate of £54,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.