Project Manager - Airfields

BECHTEL LIMITED; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Airfield Project Manager to oversee project construction activities. This includes managing site operations, developing project baselines, and ensuring compliance with aviation standards. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and 15+ years of experience in airfield engineering, alongside proven leadership skills. This part-time role includes teleworking with flexible in-person requirements. Join in shaping future air travel through innovative infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Robust benefits

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of airfield engineering.
• Proven experience managing projects in operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of aviation design standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage project construction activities and site management.
• Develop team relationships and project baseline.
• Ensure compliance with aviation standards and regulations.

Skills

Airfield engineering

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering

15+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Digital design tools

Construction management systems

Job description

Position Overview

In this role, you will manage the organization and direction of project construction activities and oversee total site management including supervision of construction craft personnel, field engineering, contract administration, cost and schedule, field procurement, and finance and accounting. Your leadership will ensure project operations are compliant, safe, timely, within scope and budget, and clients are satisfied.

"This position is designated as part‑time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in‑person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership." As the Airfield Project Manager, you'll be at the heart of leading the development and delivery of this critical, exciting component of the programme, managing the execution from concept to completion. You'll lead with precision, creativity, and a commitment to safety and sustainability. Every day will bring fresh challenges – and the opportunity to leave your mark on projects that make the difference. Your specific rresponsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Working with the Customer and other stakeholders, establish an agreed project baseline (scope, schedule, budget and execution methodologies), and then execute against it
• Develop, nurture and support your team, to foster a high‑performing and motivated team
• Develop trusted relations with associated stakeholders, third parties and suppliers
• Lead and coordinate all aspects of the airfield scope within the programme, ensuring all requirements are fully defined, integrated, and managed.
• Lead planning, design, management, interface management and onstruction management, related to airfield works, including pavements, drainage, lighting, and navigation aids.
• Coordinates all project contractual activities and participates in the development of contract, subcontract, or vendor scopes of work, budgets, contract formation,and negotiations
• Establishes and ensures compliance with project procedures necessary to perform construction in accordance with project technical requirements
• Manage and provide direction to various multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering and construction packages.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aviation standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., CAA, ICAO, EASA).
• Coordinate with client, consultants, contractors, and internal Bechtel functions to resolve design, technical, and operational issues.
• Identify and mitigate project risks related to airfield operations and safety.
• Support stakeholder engagement and provide technical input to support approvals and permits.
• Integrate the Airfield scope with other areas of the programme
• Proven technical expertise, and know when to reach out for support from other Bechtel SME's
• Plans and implements procedures to ensure construction operations are continuously adhering to engineering designs, specifications, quality standards, schedules, and budget.
• Ensures the Zero Accident Philosophy is incorporated into all aspects of construction operations
• Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance
• Requirements for airfield elements
• Responsible for staffing decisions, performance appraisals, and pay reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated understanding of airfield engineering, including pavements, drainage, lighting, and associated systems.
• Proven experience managing projects in live operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of applicable aviation design standards and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Previous Bechtel experience
• Experience on UK airport infrastructure projects or with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) requirements.
• Experience with digital design tools, construction management systems, and 3D design coordination.

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grew economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start‑up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. Join us for an extraordinary opportunity :Be part of a major aviation project in the Greater London area, that will redefine the future of air travel and delivery excellence. We're building a dynamic team to plan and deliver complex, high‑impact work, at the heart of one of the region's most innovative and fast‑moving developments. If you're motivated, hands‑on, and thrive in the energy of large‑scale infrastructure and aviation projects, this is your opportunity to thrive and make a real difference. Join a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, where ambition, collaboration, and momentum drive success - and play a pivotal role in delivering transformation projects that will shape the future of aviation.

The project scope includes planning, design, integration and delivery of major airfield infrastructure, buildings, systems and associated periphery infrastructure. For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.

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