Airfield Design & Delivery Lead - Hybrid

Jacobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Airfield Manager in Dubai to lead planning, design, construction, and maintenance of airfield infrastructure including runways, taxiways and lighting systems. You will ensure regulatory compliance, operational safety, and successful project delivery in a complex airport environment.

The role requires 20+ years in engineering with 12+ years on airport projects, strong knowledge of ICAO/FAA standards, and chartered or equivalent professional certification as an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Airport, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• 20+ years of engineering experience, including at least 12 years in airport projects.
• Strong knowledge of airfield pavements, ICAO Annex 14, FAA standards, and construction management.
• Experience delivering projects in operational airport environments.
• Professional certification (PMP, PE, CEng, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Middle East Project Experience in Airports preferable.

Responsibilities

• Lead airfield engineering design and project delivery activities.
• Manage runway, taxiway, apron, and pavement rehabilitation projects.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, contractor submissions, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with airport operations, ATC, regulators, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with ICAO, FAA, GCAA-UAE, GACA-KSA, and airport standards.
• Support asset management, CAPEX planning, safety assessments, and Civil 3D/BIM/GIS implementation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interface coordination

Modeling and BIM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Airport, or Infrastructure Engineering

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Airfield Manager in Dubai to lead planning, design, construction, and maintenance of airfield infrastructure including runways, taxiways and lighting systems. You will ensure regulatory compliance, operational safety, and successful project delivery in a complex airport environment.

The role requires 20+ years in engineering with 12+ years on airport projects, strong knowledge of ICAO/FAA standards, and chartered or equivalent professional certification as an