We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex automated baggage handling system (BHS) capital projects at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The successful candidate will be responsible for full project lifecycle management – from planning and design coordination to execution, commissioning, and handover – ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in full compliance with NEC3 Option A contractual obligations.
This is a hands-on site-based role requiring approximately 80% presence at Heathrow and 20% remote work.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the delivery of automated baggage handling system capital projects valued between £5–10 million.
· Manage the full project lifecycle under NEC3 Option A contracts.
· Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including design, engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
· Serve as the main interface between Wise Technical Ltd, airport and client stakeholders, suppliers, and subcontractors.
· Monitor project progress, cost control, risk management, and quality assurance.
· Manage contract administration, early warnings, and compensation events in accordance with NEC3 requirements.
· Ensure compliance with all airport safety, security, and operational protocols.
· Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior management and clients.
· Drive a culture of collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement on site.
Essential Skills and Qualifications
· Proven experience managing automated baggage handling system or other complex airport infrastructure projects.
· Strong working knowledge of NEC3 Option A contract management.
· Demonstrated success delivering capital projects between £5–20 million.
· Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
· Ability to manage multiple workstreams and contractors within an operational airport environment.
· Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and risks effectively.
· Relevant engineering or project management qualification (e.g., degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering; PMP/APM certification advantageous).
Top Skills
What We Do
Wise Technical is a leader in providing independent and unbiased technical knowledge expertise, delivering robust baggage system integration. Providing excellence in consultancy, and our innovative strategic tools empower airports to optimise their existing infrastructure & developments and enhances new way of project delivery with optimum maintenance functionality. Encouraging & supporting airports to achieve technical self-sustainability.
Our goal is to establish strategic partnerships with freedom for our clients to openly and honestly work with us, encouraging shared ownership and accountability, resulting in long-term trusting relationships.
Wise have over 200 years of combined baggage technical expertise
ranging from HBS equipment, sorters, DCV's to the High and Low level
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