Gatwick Airport has officially opened applications for its 2026 graduate scheme, an exciting opportunity for ambitious university leavers to launch their careers at one of the UK’s busiest and most dynamic airports.

Those who are successful will benefit from a distinctive combination of practical experience, rotations across different teams and involvement in high-impact projects that shape the future of the airport.

Graduates will have access to a wide range of development opportunities, designed to enhance communication skills, build self-awareness and develop core business capabilities such as leadership.

The programme will begin on 1 September 2026 and last between two and three years, depending on the role.

Roles available for 2026

Role	Fixed-term contract length	Description
Construction Engineering Graduate x2	3 years	Contribute to live civil projects from runways to terminals and build the infrastructure that keeps the airport running
Engineering Graduate  x1	2 years	Deliver and manage an efficient and resilient asset base including the airfield, roads and baggage systems, while driving engineering excellence
Data Analyst Graduate  x1	2 years	Use data-driven insights to guide strategic decisions across commercial and operational teams

London Gatwick is proud to support early careers through its graduate programmes, apprenticeships, work experience and year-round career events. Since 2021, we’ve engaged with more than 600,000 students through our education outreach programmes, supporting our goal of 1m student encounters by 2030 and inspiring greater interest and confidence in STEM careers.

Applications close on 21 November 2025, early applications are advised as the window may close before the deadline if a high volume of strong candidates is received.

Full information and how to apply can be found on London Gatwick’s careers page: https://www.gatwickairport.com/company/careers/graduates.html