Aviation Civil Engineering Lead — Principal

AECOM; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Principal Aviation Engineer to lead aviation-related civil infrastructure projects across the UK. Responsibilities include managing design teams, ensuring project quality, and building client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience in aviation projects, and strong project management skills. The role offers a flexible hybrid working model, emphasizing work-life balance and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Personalized benefits package

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven leadership delivering major airport projects.
• Extensive knowledge of Civil Aviation standards (ICAO, EASA, CAA, FAA, MAA).
• Experience with DMRB, highways, drainage, and infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple design teams across high-profile projects.
• Drive technical and commercial proposals.
• Prepare design reports, construction plans, work programmes, and specifications.

Skills

Leadership in aviation projects

Civil design expertise

Project management skills

Knowledge of Civil Aviation standards

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Professional qualification in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D)

AviPlan or similar aircraft tracking software

Job description

A leading infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Principal Aviation Engineer to lead aviation-related civil infrastructure projects across the UK. Responsibilities include managing design teams, ensuring project quality, and building client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience in aviation projects, and strong project management skills. The role offers a flexible hybrid working model, emphasizing work-life balance and career development opportunities.