Senior Civil Airfield Engineer - Aviation

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Gymflex scheme with up to 40% off gym

Menopause support package

Flexible make-up options

Leave purchase option

Chartership support for engineers

Job summary

WSP’s aviation team seeks a Senior Airfield Civil Engineer to deliver UK and international airfield projects. You will join a multidisciplinary team, mentoring juniors and coordinating design work across offices and overseas clients.

The role offers opportunities for international travel, CPD development, and progress support for junior staff within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• A university degree relevant to civil engineering, construction, design or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Status (MICE, MCIHT or equivalent) is preferable but not essential.
• Experience delivering large, technically complex multi-disciplinary airfield civil engineering projects.
• Experience and knowledge of international airfield design standards such as ICAO, CAA, EASA and FAA.
• Knowledge and experience of using Civil 3D and airfield engineering design software such as AviPlan, SkySafe and FAARFIELD.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and processes is preferable but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work in a team and also independently to deliver technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications for airfield projects in the UK and overseas.
• Help manage and coordinate design teams and communicate with stakeholders.
• Identify and manage design risks, issues and RFIs.
• Ensure deliverables meet cost/quality/time targets.
• Mentor junior staff within the Airfield Engineering team.
• Promote health and safety practices and compliance with CDM regulations.
• Support project managers with progress monitoring and project controls.
• Respond to client directions and maintain relationships with clients and peers.

Skills

Airfield Civil Engineering

Project coordination

Technical reporting

Design reviews

Health & Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Chartered or Incorporated (MICE/MCIHT) or equivalent

Tools

Civil 3D

AviPlan

SkySafe

FAARFIELD

Job description

Job Description

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role

WSP’s aviation experts plan, design and manage the construction of the airports of tomorrow, focusing on resilience, sustainability and smart technologies. We are currently looking for a Senior Airfield Civil Engineer to help deliver exciting UK and international engineering projects. The role will require good knowledge and understanding of multi-disciplinary project delivery to join our team of technical experts in the UK. Opportunities for international travel to work with overseas clients and WSP aviation teams worldwide exist, along with the opportunity to develop your own CPD and support the CPD progression of the more junior engineers within the team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications related to the delivery of airfield engineering projects at airports in both the UK and overseas.
• Helping to manage and coordinate design teams and effectively communicating with all parties.
• Identifying and managing design risks, issues and Request for Information (RFIs).
• Ensuring all deliverables and milestones are achieved to cost/quality/time targets.
• Acting as a role model for more junior staff within the Airfield Engineering team, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Championing excellent health and safety practice, including safety in design, site visit safety and compliance with CDM regulations.
• Supporting Project Managers by undertaking project progress monitoring and contributing to the development of appropriate project controls, including change management, information management and document control.
• Responding to client directions in a professional and customer-focused manner and developing and maintaining relationships with clients, peers and others who are influential in providing future business.

Qualifications

• A university degree relevant to civil engineering, construction, design or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Status (MICE, MCIHT or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience is preferable but not essential.
• Experience of delivering large, technically complex multi-disciplinary airfield civil engineering projects.
• Experience and knowledge of international airfield design standards such as ICAO, CAA, EASA and FAA.
• Knowledge and experience of using Civil 3D and relevant other airfield engineering design software packages such as AviPlan, SkySafe and FAARFIELD is preferable but not essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts (i.e. NEC) and processes is preferable but not essential.
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills with an aptitude for presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas and collaborating with colleagues and can demonstrate a time when you have managed to do this successfully to solve complex problems.
• Are competent in working independently on technical engineering projects and confident in making technical engineering decisions for projects which you are responsible for delivering.

Benefits & Working Conditions

Work-life balance: WSP offers a hybrid working policy that allows you to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging: WSP welcomes applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and supports an inclusive culture where employees can bring their whole authentic selves to work.

Health & Wellbeing: WSP’s Thrive programme supports employees’ health and wellbeing, provides access to a virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, a Gymflex scheme with up to 40% off gym memberships, and a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time: WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing one hour each day for personal activities, with flexible make-up options. Part-time, flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use bank holiday entitlement are also available.

Development: WSP invests in growth through training, mentoring, and chartership support for engineers.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.