Civil Engineer - Aviation Infrastructure

Conrad-Consulting; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Conrad-Consulting is seeking a talented Civil Engineer to join the aviation infrastructure team. You will design airport pavements (aprons, taxiways) and perform earthworks and groundworks, applying durable materials for all aircraft traffic and climate conditions.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage is required, with AviPlan experience advantageous. Eligible for security clearance and eager to develop specialist aviation design skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree or equivalent.
• Experience in pavement design or airport infrastructure.
• Willingness to learn AviPlan and obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design airport pavements including aprons, taxiways and pavement alignments.
• Perform earthworks and groundworks for aviation facilities.
• Apply innovative materials technology for durable pavements.

Skills

Transferable skills

Civil fundamentals

Aviation standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

AviPlan

Job description

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP45000 per annum

Our client is seeking a talented and ambitious Civil Engineer to join their growing aviation infrastructure team. This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of airport engineering, contributing to technically challenging and highly specialised projects that support aircraft operations.

The successful candidate will have either existing experience in aviation engineering or a genuine desire to transition into the sector. Our client welcomes engineers with strong transferable skills, particularly from highways or infrastructure design, who are confident in their civil engineering fundamentals and capable of quickly adapting to aviation-specific standards.

The role will involve the design of airport pavements, including aprons, taxiways and pavement alignments, alongside associated earthworks and groundworks. Engineers will work with both concrete and asphalt materials, applying innovative materials technology to create durable, high-performance pavements capable of accommodating the full range of aircraft traffic and climatic conditions. This is an opportunity to be involved in technically rigorous design work that directly influences the safety, resilience and efficiency of major aviation facilities.

The position requires proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage, with experience in AviPlan considered advantageous. However, full training in AviPlan will be provided. The successful candidate will benefit from the guidance and mentorship of experienced aviation professionals, gaining exposure to relevant industry codes and standards and developing specialist expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our client is looking for an engineer who is not only technically capable but also motivated to learn the intricacies of aviation infrastructure. Candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance and demonstrate a proactive approach to professional development.

This is a highly desirable opportunity for a civil engineer seeking to carve out a niche within a prestigious and technically demanding sector. The role offers long-term career progression, exposure to innovative design practices and the chance to contribute to infrastructure that operates at an international standard. There is a good deal of flexibility regarding hybrid working.