Senior Aviation Engineer

AECOM; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure consulting firm, located in Birmingham, is seeking experienced Aviation Engineers to join their team. The role involves a wide range of aviation-related design and planning services, particularly in the airport sector. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in civil engineering, significant experience in aviation projects, and familiarity with industry standards. Join us and contribute to the future of aviation infrastructure in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent is essential.
• Professional qualification membership is preferred.
• Aviation experience is critical.

Responsibilities

• Perform aviation-related pavement and civil infrastructure design.
• Design airport engineering projects including runways and taxiways.
• Maintain client relationships and prepare proposals.

Skills

Aviation experience

Civil design and planning

Knowledge of drainage design

AutoCAD and Civils 3D experience

Civil Aviation standards knowledge

Competence in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here
Aviation is one of the key focus sectors at AECOM, a business sector which sits within our number one rated global transportation engineering consultancy. Whilst we are already the number one aviation engineering consultancy by revenue globally, we see significant future growth potential as the sector recovers from the downturn induced by the Covid 19 outbreak. Our clients are now re‑investing in their assets, to ensure they are in the right condition, but also to ensure their capacity needs of the future.
AECOM is actively seeking talented and experienced Aviation Engineers for immediate employment in the North‑West or West Midlands of England to work on commissions across the region and the wider UK and Ireland.

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• Performing a wide array of aviation‑related pavement and civil infrastructure design, planning, construction support, and client management services for airport clients ranging from large airports to General Aviation airfields including directly with the airport owner/operator or for design and build contractors.
• Design of airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage installation, navigational aids, drainage improvements, utility relocation and protection, and pavement rehabilitation on both small and large multi‑discipline projects.
• Co‑ordination, and production of several projects concurrently.
• Maintain positive client relationships.
• Support in the preparation of proposals.
• Implement project Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
• Preparation of engineering design reports, project definition documents, construction plans, works programmes and contract documents / technical specifications.
• Collaborating with design teams consisting of multi‑discipline design engineers and technicians.
• Coordination with stakeholders as required to meet client requirements.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Aviation experience.
• Experience and track record in civil design, planning and construction support within the airport environment and working on large scale aviation projects.
• Experience of undertaking design work as part of an integrated, multi‑disciplinary and/or multi‑organisation, collaborative team.
• Knowledge of Civil Aviation standards and recommended practices (ICAO, EASA, CAA, FAA, MAA).
• Knowledge of DMRB or highway civil engineering design.
• Knowledge of drainage design.
• Knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts.
• Competent with Microsoft Office applications and ideally Microsoft Project.
• Good knowledge/experience of AutoCAD, preferably Civils 3D.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Professional qualification: Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent) or working towards a similar qualification.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

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