Senior Civil Engineer – Airfield Infrastructure

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor in the UK seeks a Senior Civil Engineer for airfield projects. The role requires design and coordination of aviation infrastructure works, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess a degree in civil engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include leading projects, preparing designs, and managing operational processes. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil infrastructure design or construction.
• Chartered or near-chartered status preferred.
• Familiarity with airfield operations and airport safety processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of airfield civil engineering works.
• Prepare and review design documentation in alignment with airport standards.
• Manage notifications and advertisements for planned works.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Pavement design

Drainage systems

Project management

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