Senior Aviation Engineer

AECOM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a talented Senior Aviation Engineer to join their aviation team. The role involves designing and delivering civil infrastructure projects for airports, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with diverse teams. Candidates should have strong experience in aviation engineering and a degree in Civil Engineering. This position offers flexible hybrid working and various career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Access to technical practice networks

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong experience in aviation engineering is essential.
• A solid background in civil design, planning, and construction support within airport environments.
• Experience with large and complex aviation projects is required.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering aviation pavement and civil infrastructure projects.
• Managing and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborating with design teams and supporting construction activities.

Skills

Aviation engineering

Civil design

Project management

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers

Job description

AECOM is looking for talented and experienced Senior Aviation Engineers to join our growing aviation team. You'll be working on a wide range of exciting airport projects across the North-West, West Midlands, and the wider UK and Ireland. From major international airports to General Aviation airfields, you'll help deliver high-quality civil and pavement engineering solutions, working closely with airport owners, operators, and design-and-build contractors. If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and the chance to make a real impact on airport infrastructure, this role could be a great fit.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and delivering aviation pavement and civil infrastructure projects
• Working on runways, taxiways, aprons, service roads, airfield lighting, signage, drainage, utilities, and pavement rehabilitation
• Managing and coordinating several projects at the same time
• Collaborating with friendly, multi-disciplinary design teams
• Supporting construction activities and providing technical input when needed
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Helping prepare bids, tenders, and technical proposals
• Producing design reports, drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Making sure projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Strong experience in aviation engineering
• A solid background in civil design, planning, and construction support within airport environments
• Experience working on large and complex aviation projects
• Comfortable working as part of collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams
• Aviation experience
• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Professional qualification: Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent) or working towards a similar qualification

You’ll Benefit From

• Flexible hybrid working, helping you balance work and life in a way that suits you
• Career development opportunities at every stage, with access to technical experts and clear progression pathways
• Technical practice networks that connect you with specialists across the business
• AECOM University, offering a wide range of learning, training, and development resources
• Volunteering days, giving you time to support causes that matter to you

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.

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