Senior / Principal Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) Engineer

Mott Macdonald; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in the UK seeks a skilled engineer to support airfield designs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, experience in AGL and MAG design, and a proactive attitude. Responsibilities include project leadership, analysis, and collaboration across teams. Benefits include hybrid work, medical insurance, and employee pension contributions.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Flexible and motivated professional with a passion for the aviation industry.
• Demonstrable professional experience in AGL, MAG and HML Design.
• Ability to work under a flexible (agile) working arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior and Principal Engineers in Airfield designs.
• Lead in preparation of AGL and MAG design projects.
• Analyse existing baseline and survey information.

Skills

Fluency in English

Proactiveness

Excellent verbal communication

Methodical problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Power BI

Job description

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 to 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

• Flexible and motivated professional with a genuine passion for the aviation industry and a desire to make a difference in the world, with a special appreciation for sustainability.
• A degree in electrical engineering or a degree that includes elements of Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrable professional experience in AGL, MAG and HML Design
• The right to work in the UK
• Fluency in English – knowledge of other languages will be valued as an advantage
• 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

• Hybrid working policy that embraces well‑being, flexibility and trust
• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
• Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues
• Full range of wellbeing support through the comprehensive wellbeing programme
• Flexibility to tailor salary to extend many health benefits to your family
• 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×
• Income protection scheme and financial support for long‑term illness or injury

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.