Senior / Principal Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) Engineer

Mott Macdonald; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced AGL Engineer to join their aviation team in the UK. This role involves supporting senior engineers in airfield design, leading AGL and MAG projects, and analyzing existing data. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering, relevant professional experience, and the right to work in the UK. The position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for significant professional development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Access to wellbeing programs

Pension contributions

Annual bonus scheme

Minimum of 33-35 days holiday

Qualifications

• Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages is advantageous.
• Demonstrable professional experience in AGL, MAG, and HML Design.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Engineers in Airfield design.
• Lead AGL and MAG design projects.
• Analyze existing baseline and survey data.
• Design AGL and MAG for various airfield components.
• Assist in Civil 3D design and coordination with other disciplines.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for an AGL Engineer with professional experience to join our aviation team, based in the UK. We are particularly looking for an Engineer with experience of working in AGL design but with the flexibility to also undertake other aspects of Airfield Design. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team, actively participating in the delivery of airport engineering assignments across the world and for a large variety of airports and clients.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior and Principal Airfield Engineers in their development of Airfield designs for airports in the UK and around the world
• Lead or support in a senior capacity in the preparation of AGL and MAG design projects
• Understand pertinent design standards across both Civil and Military domains and evolution and updates of the same
• Analyse existing baseline, survey and as built information
• Undertake design of AGL and MAG for Runways, Taxiways, Aprons, service roads, etc
• Assist in the production of Civil 3D Design of AGL and MAG related assets for airfield projects
• Help coordinate AGL designs with other disciplines including pavement engineering, structural engineering, etc.
• Undertake the production of adequate specifications for AGL, MAG and HML works
• Support in the development of feasible, logical and efficient work phasing proposals to carry out the construction works
• Undertake electrical works design and design reviews covering all stages of design
• Assist in the preparation of methodologies, design proposals, resources estimation, etc. for preparation of bids
• Undertake visits to Airfields in the UK and overseas in the monitoring of construction works and in the production of reports on progress

Qualifications

• A degree in electrical engineering or a degree that includes elements of Electrical Engineering
• The right to work in the UK
• Fluency in English – knowledge of other languages will be valued as an advantage
• Demonstrable professional experience in AGL, MAG and HML Design

Candidate Specification

• Proactiveness and eagerness to learn
• Positive spirit to embrace teamwork as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a diverse range of projects
• Methodical approach to problem solving and critical thinking
• Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently
• Ability to work under a flexible (agile) working arrangement both in office and remotely
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, which allow you to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail, being able to produce accurate technical drawings and professional reports
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Power BI desirable)
• Competent in the use of AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D. Other software including AviPlan, Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit and/or 3D visualisation tools will be favourably considered

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing – Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
• Financial wellbeing – We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 × your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 × your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
• Minimum of 33–35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.
• Enhanced family leave – 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Mott MacDonald is an equal‑opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate, and we take positive steps to create an inclusive culture. Our aviation team consists of planners, engineers, project managers and analysts with over 20 different nationalities, working together to deliver world‑class airport consultancy services to our clients. We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Mott MacDonald is an employee‑owned business that benefits our clients, our communities, and each other by investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.