Senior Engineer - Aviation

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of transport sector transformation. This role offers the chance to work on innovative airfield infrastructure projects, contributing to a sustainable future. You will engage in design, project management, and team supervision, ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this firm values each member's contribution and promotes a collaborative work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the transport sector and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Profit Share

Qualifications

• Experience in airfield standards such as EASA, ICAO, CAP168.
• Incorporated or Chartered civil engineer with proven client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Project manage airfield infrastructure projects.
• Produce specifications, drawings, and reports.

Skills

Airfield pavements design

Project management

Bid management

Client-facing abilities

UK design experience

Education

MEng Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Joining Arup

The transport sector is transforming rapidly. Every passenger is a smart, multi-modal traveller, pushing transport systems to digitise and become more responsive to users. Climate change means operators need to find ways to both expand services and decarbonise. Across rail, roads, aviation, and maritime, transport operators need to invest in a different future while maintaining the ageing networks they already own. Arup is at the heart of these trends, helping authorities, network operators, and the travelling public to arrive at effective solutions.

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The Opportunity

Working within the Midlands Transport Roads Civils and Aviation team in either Nottingham or Birmingham offices. The role is also open in Leeds, Cardiff, Liverpool, London, Manchester, or Bristol. You will be involved in airfield infrastructure design, producing specifications, drawings, reports, site supervision, and supervising junior team members. You should be an Incorporated or Chartered civil engineer with UK design experience and proven client-facing abilities. The role involves business development, bid support, project management, design liaison, and team management.

Recent project wins have increased our airfield infrastructure workload in the Midlands. Typical design elements include but are not limited to: geometry, airfield planning and compliance, pavements, drainage, markings, utilities, and airfield lighting.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality thrives. Our strength comes from respecting, sharing, and connecting diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that is meaningful for Arup, your career, our members, and the communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

The role is set in a multi-project, multidisciplinary, multicultural environment where you will project manage airfield infrastructure projects. You should have experience designing to airfield standards such as EASA, ICAO, CAP168, and a good understanding of constraints associated with working on a live airfield.

We are seeking candidates with:

• Experience in airfield pavements design and inspections
• A full clean UK driver’s license
• A MEng Civil Engineering or equivalent degree
• ICE Chartered status or working towards chartership or Incorporated
• Project management and bid management experience

Not ready to apply yet or have questions? Contact Drina Zupanovic at [e-mail]. Please note, do not send your CV directly to this email to remain GDPR compliant.

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, fostering growth together. We provide an attractive total reward package, including competitive pay, benefits supporting health and wellbeing, learning opportunities, and impactful work. As members-owned, we have the freedom and responsibility to set our direction and choose meaningful work. Profit Share enables members to share in our collective success.

We also offer private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection, and flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and personal needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, race, neurotype, mental health, faith, socioeconomic background, or family status. Our inclusive culture is supported by internal networks and initiatives aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, fostering a sense of belonging for all. Learn more at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to accessible recruitment and workplaces. Please contact Drina Zupanovic at [e-mail] for assistance or accommodations during your application or interview process.

Our Application Process

Visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/ to learn what to expect. Stay safe online—Arup will never ask for your bank details during recruitment.

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CLOSING DATE: 2nd of May