Airfield Design Manager - Lead Civil Projects

WSP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Airfield Civil Engineer to join as Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary UK and international aviation projects. You will coordinate design teams, manage risks and ensure milestones, cost, quality and safety targets are met.

The role requires a civil engineering degree, strong communication, and the ability to work in a collaborative, client-focused environment across complex projects.

Qualifications

• University degree relevant to civil engineering, construction, design or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Status (MICE, MCIHT or equivalent) preferable but not essential.
• Experience of large, technically complex multi-disciplinary airfield civil engineering projects.
• Understanding of client and business needs when delivering major projects with margin and contract compliance.
• Knowledge and understanding of NEC contracts and processes preferable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Enjoy working in a team environment and collaborating to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership for the successful delivery of airfield civil engineering projects.
• Managing and coordinating design teams and communicating with all parties.
• Identifying and managing design risks.
• Planning and monitoring project performance throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensuring deliverables and milestones meet cost/quality/time targets.
• Providing a Check/Review role for technical work to meet quality requirements.
• Acting as a role model and mentor within the Airfield Engineering team.
• Championing health and safety practices including safety in design and CDM compliance.
• Responding to client directions professionally and developing client relationships.

Skills

Civil engineering

Airfield projects

Design management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Airfield Civil Engineer to join as Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary UK and international aviation projects. You will coordinate design teams, manage risks and ensure milestones, cost, quality and safety targets are met.

The role requires a civil engineering degree, strong communication, and the ability to work in a collaborative, client-focused environment across complex projects.