Senior Civil Design Engineer

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Senior Civil Design Engineer - Airports

We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious aviation professional to join our Airport Infrastructure Team within Amey Consulting in a permanent Senior Civil Design Engineer role. With the hybrid nature of the role and shared office space in most major UK cities, we welcome applications from Senior Civil Design Engineers from across the UK.

The Opportunity

This role is to join, lead and help shape the future of a high energy specialist design team, in a growing Airports business that builds on a long and distinguished history of supporting the aviation industry, both civil and defence, at home and abroad. We are a trusted partner with long-term relationships and contracts at Heathrow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Southampton and Stansted along with a growing order book.

The Amey Airport Infrastructure Design Team has a track record of excellence in airfield design and successful project delivery at major UK civil/commercial airports including:

1. Edinburgh Airport – Runway and Midfield Stands Detailed Design
2. Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airport Taxiway and Runway Rehabilitations working on the AGS Capital Framework.
3. Heathrow Airport Asset Management Framework

The Role

Amey’s airfield specialism focuses on airside planning, asset management, civil engineering design and rehabilitation, pavement assessment, airfield stand services, ancillary facilities, aeronautical ground lighting (AGL) and aerodrome safeguarding.

We are seeking experienced, organised, self-motivated and collaborative team players, preferably with a Chartered Civil Engineer status.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be expected to fulfil a managing role within the design team to:

1. Join an airfield design team and shape the future of infrastructure in the UK
2. Learn from a recognised industry expert in Airfield and pavement design, John Grimsdale
3. Deliver all specified project design outcomes on time, within budget and to the quality required
4. Comply with all relevant technical standards; including ICAO, EASA, CAA and local airport planning and engineering standards
5. Maintain good relationships with all external stakeholders to enhance the reputation of the company
6. Provide guidance, professional development and training for less experienced staff
7. Support clients with sustainability challenges and provide carbon modelling, renewables and PAS2080 advice to support infrastructure development
8. Lead on some international opportunities with overseas clients
9. Work with an in-house aeronautical design team ensuring integrated solutions for clients
10. Produce, check and present design concepts and options, design details, drawings, specifications and other technical documents
11. Develop designs including runways, taxiways, stands and roads in accordance with the Client’s requirements and relevant design standards
12. Prepare and check options analysis reports, survey briefs, design calculations and input into project health and safety files
13. Manage individual design projects
14. Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget for projects
15. Assist in the preparation of bids.

What You Will Bring to Us

1. Qualified Engineer - (CEng + MICE, CMIHT or MIStructE desirable)
2. Post-qualification experience designing infrastructure projects including pavements and associated services. Experience of airport design work is required
3. Computer literate and thoroughly conversant with Office 365 and relevant engineering software including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D and AviPLAN
4. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary design teams including electrical and structural engineers
5. Experience of designing foul and storm water drainage, fire mains, hydrant refuelling, pits and ducts and stand services
6. Knowledge of ICAO, EASA and CAA regulations
7. Knowledge of airport operations
8. Good communication skills dealing with clients, project partners and supply chain
9. Client-focused approach to service delivery

What We Can Offer You

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Our people are driven by strong values based on safety, insight and collaboration.

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs.

Career Development

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones.

Work-life Balance

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns.

Wellbeing

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.

EDI

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection.

Social Value

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Additional Benefits

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Flexible benefits scheme tailored by you
• Save with Amey - Access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched, but always supported. We recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their background. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team to discuss any access needs or additional application support that may be required during the recruitment process.