Senior Civil 3D Designer - Aviation Engineering

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Career development

AECOM University

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil 3D Designer for aviation engineering to join our team across the UK offices. The role focuses on delivering complex airport infrastructure projects, from feasibility to construction, with a strong emphasis on BIM and digital delivery.

You will design runways, taxiways, aprons and lighting, produce 3D models and 2D drawings, and manage BIM workflows in accordance with ISO 19650, using ProjectWise and ACC to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams in the UK and

Qualifications

• Advanced Autodesk Civil 3D capabilities on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of BIM processes per ISO 19650 information management.
• Proficiency with ProjectWise, BIM 360/ACC, and Navisworks Manage.
• Experience using Dynamo or Python for automation.
• Airport environment experience is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of DMRB or highway civil engineering design.
• Knowledge of Civil Aviation standards (ICAO, EASA, CAA, FAA, MAA).

Responsibilities

• Design airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, vehicle service roads, aeronautical ground lighting and signage installation.
• Produce 3D models, 2D drawings and data-rich deliverables, applying automation and scripting to streamline production.
• Manage models and documentation in ProjectWise and ACC, implementing BIM workflows per ISO 19650.
• Organise and take ownership of assigned tasks in alignment with project programme and budgets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams across the UK and Europe; attend client meetings.
• Assure model validation, coordination and clash detection using Navisworks.
• Improve digital standards, libraries and templates for continuous enhancement.

Skills

Autodesk Civil 3D

Navisworks Manage

BIM processes

Python/Dynamo scripting

ProjectWise/ACC

Coordination & teamwork

Tools

ProjectWise

BIM 360/ACC

Navisworks

Dynamo

Python

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.