Principal Civil Airfield Engineer - Aviation

WSP; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Airfield Civil Engineer to lead multidisciplinary projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering and experience managing complex airfield engineering projects. Responsibilities include mentoring junior team members and ensuring project delivery meets quality and timeline targets. This role offers a collaborative work environment and encourages innovation and client-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large, technically complex multi-disciplinary airfield civil engineering projects.
• Knowledge and experience of international airfield design standards such as ICAO, CAA, EASA and FAA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the design lead for airfield civil engineering projects.
• Manage delivery of multiple technical engineering projects.
• Champion excellent health and safety practices.

Skills

Leadership and Direction

Technical Engineering Projects Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Team Collaboration

Education

University degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Chartered or Incorporated Status (MICE, MCIHT)

Tools

Civil 3D

AviPlan

SkySafe

FAARFIELD

Job description

Job Description

WSP is looking for a Principal Airfield Civil Engineer to help deliver exciting UK and international engineering projects. The role will require strong knowledge of multidisciplinary project delivery and will join our technical experts in the UK.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as the design lead for airfield civil engineering projects.
• Take ownership of the successful delivery of projects while giving leadership and direction to more junior team members, including planning their work and managing the delivery of multiple technical engineering projects.
• Lead and undertake the preparation of technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications related to the delivery of airfield engineering projects in both the UK and overseas.
• Undertake/contribute towards technical design reviews to meet the WSP quality management requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate designs with team members, industry associates and clients.
• Identify and manage design risks, issues and RFIs.
• Ensure all deliverables and milestones are achieved to cost/quality/time targets.
• Act as a role model for more junior staff within the Airfield Engineering team. Provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Champion excellent health and safety practice, including safety in design, site visit safety and compliance with CDM regulations.
• Support Project Managers by undertaking project progress monitoring and contributing to the development of appropriate project controls, including change management, information management and document control.
• Respond to client directions in a professional and customer‑focused manner and develop and maintain relationships with clients, peers and others who influence future business.
• Contribute to the continuous growth of the Airfield Engineering team in line with the growth strategy.
• Identify, capitalise and develop existing client relationships to secure future business.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate:

• A university degree relevant to civil engineering, construction, design or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Status (MICE, MCIHT or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience is preferable but not essential.
• Experience delivering large, technically complex multi‑disciplinary airfield civil engineering projects.
• Experience and knowledge of international airfield design standards such as ICAO, CAA, EASA and FAA.
• Knowledge and experience of using Civil 3D and other airfield engineering design software packages such as AviPlan, SkySafe and FAARFIELD is preferable but not essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts (e.g., NEC) and processes is preferable but not essential.
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills with an aptitude to present technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas and collaborating with colleagues, and be able to demonstrate a time when you managed to solve complex problems successfully.
• Be competent in independently leading technical engineering projects and confident in making technical engineering decisions for projects which you are responsible for delivering.

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