Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical and Electrical

This position underpins the delivery of world-class airport infrastructure that millions of passengers rely on annually.

As part of a collaborative engineering team, you’ll work closely with design consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring designs are rigorously assessed and meet Heathrow’s demanding standards. Your expertise will drive successful outcomes by aligning our projects with regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and sustainability goals in a dynamic live airport environment. Success in this role means ensuring Heathrow’s expansion projects are delivered seamlessly with technical excellence.

• Review and approve mechanical and electrical design submissions to ensure compliance with Heathrow’s technical standards and statutory regulations.
• Provide expert technical guidance on M&E design best practices, sustainability principles, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with contractors and consultants to resolve technical issues and maintain rigorous design assurance throughout the lifecycle.
• Conduct technical assurance audits and prepare actionable reports aligned with governance frameworks.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, identifying innovative approaches to enhance design efficiency and quality.

• Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards) in a relevant discipline such as Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in M&E design for large-scale infrastructure or complex building environments.
• In-depth understanding of UK building regulations, industry standards, and health and safety obligations.
• Strong ability to analyse complex technical challenges and communicate practical solutions effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills with the ability to influence decision-making.
• Highly organised with a track record of delivering technically assured solutions under tight timescales.

Ideal Skills

• Experience working in an airport or similarly highly regulated environment.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and low-carbon engineering principles.
• Proficiency with digital engineering platforms and advanced design review tools.