Senior Design Engineer - Carbon and Sustainability

This role is central to delivering our sustainability strategy, reducing carbon emissions, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate sustainable design principles into major infrastructure projects, ensuring Heathrow remains a leader in responsible aviation development.

As part of our Technical Assurance function, you will influence design decisions from concept through delivery, ensuring projects meet ambitious carbon reduction targets and align with Heathrow’s sustainability commitments. Success in this role means delivering practical, innovative solutions that balance operational needs with environmental responsibility, while fostering collaboration across engineering, planning, and construction teams.

• Lead the integration of carbon and sustainability requirements into design processes for major infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical assurance and guidance on sustainable design standards, ensuring compliance with Heathrow’s environmental policies and industry best practice.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify and implement carbon reduction opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and challenge design proposals to optimise sustainability outcomes without compromising safety or functionality.
• Support the development of tools, processes, and reporting mechanisms to track and improve sustainability performance.

• Proven experience in sustainable design or carbon management within large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, carbon accounting, and sustainability frameworks.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical standards and influence design decisions effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline.

Ideal Skills

• Chartered status or working towards chartership in a relevant professional body.
• Experience with digital tools for carbon modelling and sustainability reporting.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and innovations in sustainable infrastructure.