Associate Director – Civil Engineering; Airports

Shape the future of a growing airside infrastructure team.

As an Associate Director you'll lead the technical and commercial delivery of airside civil engineering projects for airport operators and contractors, from feasibility and concept through detailed design and construction support. With multiple live projects across various clients, ranging from specialist aircraft tracking exercises and runway inspections to full RIBA design stages for new stands and taxiways, the work is varied.

You'll join an ambitious, client-focused team with a growing portfolio across regional and defence airports, including Leeds Bradford, Norwich, Bournemouth, Guernsey, Alderney and BAE Warton. With a strong pipeline and a collaborative operating model, the role offers significant scope for leadership, influence and career progression.

You'll be the trusted technical adviser clients turn to, building long-term relationships, mentoring the next generation of engineers and playing a direct part in growing the aviation business.

• Lead airside civil engineering projects from feasibility to construction support
• Deliver runway, taxiway, pavement rehabilitation and drainage design
• Apply aviation standards, including CAP 168, ICAO, EASA and DMG 27
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, including AGL, drainage, geomatics and ground investigation
• Manage programmes, resources and change control across multiple projects
  
  Present clear, defensible recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
• Mentor engineers and technicians towards chartership
• Contribute to fee proposals and identify opportunities for additional services

• Experience in pavement design and rehabilitation, ideally to DMG 27
• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects across multiple clients
• Confidence building client relationships and explaining complex information clearly
• Commercial awareness, including fee proposals and contract forms
• A genuine interest in developing others

A leading provider of consulting and engineering services, working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. Their teams bring a wide range of expertise, backed by a global support network and a personalised approach to client relationships. They offer a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation and creativity.

Support public and private sector clients on local, national and international projects, delivering sustainable and resilient solutions. Across the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, 6,000+ employees are Leading with Science to solve their clients' most complex problems.

Committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is valued and empowered to contribute. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the role. Just let us know what you need.