Programme Engineering Director - Major Airport Infrastructure Programme Location: South East England Salary: 120,000 - 135,000 Type: Permanent Full-TimeWe are recruiting on behalf of a major UK airport for a Programme Engineering Director to lead the design and engineering delivery of a landmark 1bn transformation programme. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the infrastructure of one of the UK''s fastest-growing airports.The Role: The Programme Engineering Director will serve as the single point of accountability for all engineering and design matters across a multi-year capital programme. This includes terminal expansion, airfield development, baggage systems, IT, and commercial/retail fit-outs. You will lead technical governance, design assurance, standards compliance, and consultant performance management.Key Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end engineering delivery across all programme workstreamsManage design and engineering consultants, including technical advisor appointmentsOversee technical standards, design compliance, and value engineeringSupport procurement strategy, partner selection, and contract managementDefine performance metrics and support programme governance and reportingLead the engineering derogations process and statutory technical complianceCandidate Profile:Chartered Engineer with a minimum of 15 years'' senior-level infrastructure delivery experienceExtensive background in complex engineering projects (ideally in aviation, transport or regu