Project Manager

Vision Survey Ltd; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation and infrastructure company located in Crawley is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary projects. This role requires 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in aviation, and offers a competitive salary of £55,000 – £70,000. The company supports career progression and offers a range of benefits including hybrid working options and health insurance.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Clear career progression path

Staff benefits package

Pension Scheme

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience managing projects in aviation or live operational environments.
• Hands-on site experience in civil engineering or quantity surveying.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple large-scale projects from inception to delivery.
• Act as the single point of contact for blue-chip clients.
• Define project scope and create detailed programmes.
• Ensure planning for live operational environments.

Skills

Project management in aviation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

APM, PRINCE2, or similar certification

Civil engineering background

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take the lead on exciting aviation and infrastructure projects across all our service offerings. This role is perfect for someone at the beginning to middle of their career who has gained hands‑on field experience and is ready for the next step into project management within challenging, live operational environments.

You'll manage large and multi‑disciplinary projects, connecting different service areas and acting as the single point of contact for blue‑chip clients. Working in complex environments such as airports, you'll need to be a proactive thinker who understands the complications of working around the public and can navigate the demands of live operational settings. This is an opportunity to make a real impact with a smaller company that values quality and offers clear progression to Programme Manager or Head of PMO.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple large-scale and multi‑disciplinary projects from inception to delivery across all Vision Survey service offerings
• Act as the single point of contact for blue‑chip clients including airports, designers, and contractors
• Define project scope and create detailed programmes using Microsoft Project (Primavera P6 desirable)
• Ensure robust planning for live operational environments, including night work and complex scheduling around public access
• Connect and coordinate different service disciplines to deliver integrated solutions
• Support services across all areas of the business
• Provide strong stakeholder management and communication with clients, teams, and operational partners
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and contribute to the company's Project Management Procedure
• Proactively identify and manage risks in challenging operational environments
• Travel to sites including Gatwick, Heathrow, and other locations as required

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential Requirements

• 3‑5 years' experience managing projects in aviation, airports, or similarly complex live operational environments
• Background in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or field engineering with hands‑on site experience
• APM, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification
• Experience working in difficult operational environments with complications such as public access and live operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all levelsProactive planner with excellent risk management expertise
• Ability to connect multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinate complex projects
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites

Desirable

• Civil engineering graduate who has progressed through site engineer and Assistant PM roles
• Experience working at major UK airports (Gatwick, Heathrow, or similar)
• Familiarity with Primavera P6
• Experience managing minor works or multi‑phase projects in live environments
• Understanding of multiple surveying disciplines

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £55,000 – £70,000 dependent on experience and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Hybrid working (Crawley office base with flexibility)
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile aviation and infrastructure projects
• Clear career progression path to Programme Manager or Head of PMO
• Staff benefits package including discounts at retailers and gym memberships
• Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance (Vitality)
• Life Insurance
• IT & Phone Package
• Continuous on‑the‑job training and development

Every project we undertake contributes to a safer, more sustainable built environment. Be part of a team making a tangible impact on the future of infrastructure, with a culture built on learning and innovation where your ideas and expertise will play a vital role in shaping outcomes.

Vision Survey is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief. Please note, that you may need to undergo a DBS background check if you are successful.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.