Senior​/Principal Airfield Engineer

Senior/Principal Airfield Engineer

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Locations: Croydon, Sheffield, Manchester, Southampton.

Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess.

Mott Mac Donald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve.

We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues – such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation – to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle.

We are looking for experienced Airfield Engineers to join our growing Aviation Team to help us meet growing demand in the UK and internationally.

• Prepare airfield pavement designs.
• Analyse geotechnical and soil investigation information and request necessary tests.
• Undertake geometric and grading design of Runways, Taxiways, Aprons, service roads, etc.
• Undertake storm water drainage and water management system design for airports.
• Oversee the production of Civil 3D design of civil works and infrastructure and 3D models for airfield projects.
• Help to coordinate design across multiple disciplines including pavement engineering, structural engineering, etc.
• Prepare specifications for civil works.
• Prepare feasible, logical and efficient work phasing proposals to carry out the construction works.
• Undertake civil works design and design reviews covering all stages of design.
• Support in the engagement and management of subconsultants.
• Support in the preparation of tender documentation and in the support of clients during procurement processes for Airfield Civil Works.
• Support in the preparation of methodologies, design proposals, resources estimation, etc. for preparation of bids.
• Candidate should be able to travel frequently to the UK and internationally for site visits and to visit MM UK Offices (particularly Croydon).

• Undertake line management duties.
• Lead visits to Airfields in the UK and overseas monitoring of construction works and in the production of reports on progress.
• Provide leadership and line management support to Senior and Airfield Engineers in their development of Airfield designs for airports in the UK and around the world.

• Experience in Airfield Engineering Design or the Management of Airfield Design and good CAD (2D and 3D) capabilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English; ability to speak additional languages is desirable.
• Ideally a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or similar recognised professional body and have, or be working towards, a Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience in bid and client account management would be advantageous.

Candidates may be required to travel within the UK and to selected locations internationally (subject to mutual agreement).

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

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