Director - Airfield Infrastructure

Ramboll; Manchester; On-site; USD 80,623 - 134,372; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Airfield Infrastructure to lead a team of engineers in delivering innovative airfield projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of aviation infrastructure, working collaboratively within a supportive environment. You will leverage your extensive experience in airfield design and project management to drive successful outcomes for both civil and military clients. With a commitment to professional development and a focus on sustainable solutions, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, allowing you to make a significant impact on the industry.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in airfield infrastructure projects across all RIBA work stages.
• Chartered engineer with knowledge of Eurocode and UK Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of airfield engineers in project delivery.
• Manage project cost, budget, and risk while ensuring quality outcomes.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Airfield Infrastructure Design

Mentorship

Risk Management

Business Development

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Chartered Engineer

Job description

We invite you to bring your airfield infrastructure expertise, professionalism and skills into play as you contribute to the continuing growth and development of the aviation business in Ramboll. To succeed in this role you must have an extensive track record in delivering airfield infrastructure projects, and have a Civil Engineering degree. Are you our new Director - Airfield Infrastructure? Click the apply-button to send your application.

Inviting bright minds
Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Aviation Airfield department
As our new Director – Airfield Infrastructure you will be part of our specialist airfield civils team – a team of eight experienced airfield engineers. Our core aviation team is based in Chester, London and Manchester, but location is flexible for the right candidate. Based on a strong future pipeline of work for both civil and military clients we are now looking to expand the team. The role requires an inquisitive mind, capable of developing innovative and sustainable outcomes to support our clients. There will likely be travel opportunities both within the UK and internationally.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Technical leadership, mentorship and review
• Airfield infrastructure design at all RIBA stages for both traditional and design and build procurement
• Project Management
• Management of project cost and budget
• Management of project risk and opportunity
• Support and development of junior staff
• Support business development and work winning

Your starting point for constant growth
From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Extensive experience of leading and delivering airfield infrastructure projects across all RIBA work stages
• Extensive experience of undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations
• Extensive experience of delivering design of new airfield infrastructure
• Extensive experience in review, assessment and design of any alterations to existing airfield infrastructure
• Chartered engineer
• Extensive experience of delivering airfield infrastructure and civil design in accordance with Eurocode and UK Building Regulations
• Experience and understanding of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 including Principal Designer role
• Potential for succession to current Airfield Infrastructure Director

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: a self-starter and natural communicator able to clearly understand a client’s needs and align these with quality engineering outcomes. You will thrive working in a small, dedicated team able to deliver innovative, sustainable and collaborative solutions supporting the continued growth of the team.

Welcome to our Buildings division
As one of the top 10 building designers in the world, Ramboll works on more than 10,000 building projects each year. 5,000 experts across the world specialise in creating more innovative, sustainable and liveable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our liveable buildings concept where we balance the cultural, social and physical values of buildings, to improve the quality of life for building users.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom
Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,150 bright minds working across 16 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.