Senior Civil 3D Designer - Aviation Engineering

AECOM; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

Job summary

AECOM in the UK is seeking a Senior Civil 3D Designer to support Aviation Infrastructure across hybrid offices in Basingstoke and other cities. You will deliver 3D models, drawings and BIM workflows for multi-disciplinary aviation projects.

The role emphasizes automation with Dynamo and Python, ISO 19650 standards, and collaboration with planners, engineers and digital leads to drive efficient design and construction handover.

Qualifications

• Advanced Autodesk Civil 3D capability (corridors, surfaces, pipe networks, grading) on multi-disciplinary infra projects.
• Strong knowledge of BIM processes beyond Level 2 and ISO 19650 information management.
• Proficiency with ProjectWise, BIM 360 / ACC, and Navisworks Manage.
• Experience using Dynamo, Python, or Civil 3D automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, and related facilities.
• Produce 3D models, 2D drawings and data-rich deliverables; apply automation to streamline production.
• Manage models and documentation in ProjectWise and ACC; implement BIM workflows per ISO 19650 and BEPs.
• Organise and own assigned tasks in line with project programme and budgets.
• Collaborate with airport planners, architects and engineers across the UK/Europe; attend client meetings.
• Assure model validation, coordination and clash detection using Navisworks Manager.
• Improve digital standards, libraries and templates for continuous enhancement.

Skills

Autodesk Civil 3D

Navisworks

Dynamo

Python

BIM processes

ProjectWise

ACC / BIM 360

Tools

Navisworks Manage

BIM 360 / ACC

Job description

Senior Civil 3D Designer – Aviation Engineering

• Full-time
• State/Province: Hampshire
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: UK - Basingstoke

Job Overview

Our Aviation Infrastructure team is based across Basingstoke, Croydon, Manchester, Birmingham and London offices and is passionate about creating innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions for airports of all sizes, including major commercial hubs, greenfield airports, general aviation airfields and military installations. Team members receive individualized development plans to support career progression and contribute technical solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from master planning and feasibility to detailed design, construction and handover.

Responsibilities

• Design airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, vehicle service roads, aeronautical ground lighting and signage installation, navigational aids, drainage improvements, utility relocation and protection, and pavement rehabilitation on a wide variety of civil and military multi-disciplinary aviation projects.
• Produce 3D models, 2D drawings and data-rich digital deliverables, applying automation and scripting (Dynamo, Python and Civil 3D APIs) to streamline production.
• Manage models and documentation in ProjectWise and Autodesk Construction Cloud, implementing and managing BIM workflows in compliance with ISO 19650 and project BEPs.
• Organise and take ownership of assigned tasks in alignment with project programme and budgets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams, including airport planners, architects, engineers and digital leads across the UK and Europe; attend client meetings and contribute to discussions on developed designs.
• Assure model validation, coordination and clash detection using Navisworks Manager, demonstrating commitment to AECOM’s Quality Assurance processes.
• Improve digital standards, libraries and templates for continuous enhancement.

Qualifications

• Advanced Autodesk Civil 3D capability (corridors, surfaces, pipe networks, grading, data shortcuts) and experience working on multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of BIM processes beyond Level 2 and ISO 19650 information management.
• Proficiency with ProjectWise, BIM 360 / ACC, and Navisworks Manage.
• Experience using Dynamo, Python, or Civil 3D automation tools.
• Experience in design, planning and construction support of civil engineering projects; experience within the airport environment is highly desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of DMRB or highway civil engineering design.
• Knowledge of Civil Aviation standards and recommended practices (ICAO, EASA, CAA, FAA, MAA).

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and a broad range of compensation, benefits and well-being programs designed to support a healthy work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a Disability Confident Interview Scheme to all qualifying applicants.