Senior Airfield Design Lead — Hybrid Work

Jacobs; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Airfield Manager to lead the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of airfield infrastructure, including runways, taxiways, aprons, drainage, and airfield lighting. You will ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and successful delivery of aviation projects.

Ideal candidates will have 20+ years in engineering with 12+ years in airport projects, strong knowledge of ICAO/FAA standards, and PMP/PE/CEng or equivalent. Middle East airport experience is preferred.

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 BIM/GIS implementation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Communication

Multi-discipline interface

Education

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

Tools

Civil 3D

BIM

GIS

ACC/CDE platform

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Airfield Manager to lead the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of airfield infrastructure, including runways, taxiways, aprons, drainage, and airfield lighting. You will ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and successful delivery of aviation projects.

Ideal candidates will have 20+ years in engineering with 12+ years in airport projects, strong knowledge of ICAO/FAA standards, and PMP/PE/CEng or equivalent. Middle East airport experience is preferred.