Senior Civil Engineer - Airfield Infrastructure

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to oversee the design and delivery of civil engineering works at a major UK airport. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in civil infrastructure design, particularly in airfield projects. This role involves significant stakeholder coordination, technical leadership, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in civil infrastructure design or construction.
• Chartered or near-chartered status preferred.
• Strong understanding of utilities coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of airfield engineering works.
• Prepare design drawings and technical reports.
• Coordinate notifications and advertisements for planned works.
• Liaise with planning and safety teams.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers.

Skills

Civil infrastructure design

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Technical report writing

Pavement design

Drainage systems

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer Airfield Infrastructure (Stands & Notifications)

Location: South East England (Major UK Airport)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Sector: Aviation / Airfield Infrastructure / Civil Engineering

Company Overview

Our client is a leading infrastructure contractor delivering complex civil engineering projects within the aviation sector. With a reputation for technical excellence, they play a key role in maintaining and developing critical airside infrastructure across one of the UK’s busiest airports.

Their multidisciplinary teams deliver works in live operational environments, ensuring safety, compliance, and minimal disruption to ongoing airport operations. This is an opportunity to join a respected organisation that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with experience in the design, coordination, and delivery of airfield or infrastructure projects, particularly relating to aircraft stands, pavement works, and drainage systems.

The successful candidate will take technical responsibility for the design and delivery of civil engineering works within a live airport environment, including preparing stand modifications, managing operational notifications, and coordinating the advertisement and approval process for new works.

This is a hands‑on role that combines technical engineering expertise with strong stakeholder coordination, ensuring all works meet the highest safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, assessment, and delivery of airfield civil engineering works, including aircraft stands, pavements, and associated drainage.
• Prepare and review design drawings, specifications, and technical reports in accordance with airport standards and engineering best practice.
• Coordinate and manage the submission of notifications and advertisements for planned works, ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory procedures.
• Liaise with airport operations, planning, and safety teams to develop and implement works phasing, temporary closures, and stand restrictions.
• Support the preparation of technical documentation for approvals under relevant standards and authorities.
• Ensure all works comply with airside safety, environmental, and quality management requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and support to junior engineers and site teams.
• Monitor works on site to verify design intent and quality standards are achieved.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Chartered or near‑chartered status preferred).
• Minimum 5 years experience in civil infrastructure design or construction, ideally within an airport, highways, or rail environment.
• Strong understanding of pavement design, drainage systems, and utilities coordination.
• Familiarity with airfield operations, CAP 168 / ICAO standards, and airport safety processes (desirable).
• Proficient in design and documentation software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects within live operational environments.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination skills.