https://jobs.co.uk/job/subject-matter-expertdesign-manager-airports-matchtech--1576d429-6e3b-4db5-a3f5-d377d744222d RSS feed for Subject Matter Expert/Design Manager (Airports) at Matchtech. en-gb Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:50:48 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/subject-matter-expertdesign-manager-airports-matchtech--1576d429-6e3b-4db5-a3f5-d377d744222d https://jobs.co.uk/job/subject-matter-expertdesign-manager-airports-matchtech--1576d429-6e3b-4db5-a3f5-d377d744222d Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Gatwick | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Contract | An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Subject Matter Expert/Design Manager (Airfield Systems) to join a major UK airport, supporting the delivery of a multi-billion-pound capital investment programme focused on enhancing critical airport infrastructure and operational efficiency. This role sits within a dynamic construction and project delivery environment and will play a pivotal role in leading the design of large-scale, strategically important airfield systems projects (typically -100m150m+). The Role As the Subject Matter Expert/Design Manager, you will lead design management activities from project inception through to construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with operational requirements. You''ll manage a small team of Design Management professionals and act as a key interface between internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external design consultants and contractors. Key Responsibilities Lead design management across the full project lifecycle, including associated smaller projects where required Develop project scope, support business cases, and produce detailed design bri... Contract