Senior/Principal Civil Engineer - Airfield Team

Ramboll; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to join their Aviation Airfield team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative civil engineering projects in the aviation sector. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality engineering solutions while supporting the growth and development of junior staff. The position allows for flexible location and offers potential travel opportunities both within the UK and internationally. If you are a self-starter with a passion for civil engineering and a commitment to professional development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in civil engineering services across all RIBA work stages.
• Experience in delivering design of new civil infrastructure and alterations.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, budgets, and risks while supporting junior staff.
• Deliver civil design at all RIBA stages for various procurement methods.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Design

Technical Studies

Feasibility Studies

Client Communication

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

Job description

Senior/Principal Civil Engineer - Airfield Team

• Full-time

We invite you to bring your civil engineering expertise, professionalism and skills into play as you contribute to the continuing growth and development of the aviation business in Ramboll. To succeed in this role you must have a Civil Engineering degree and ideally be chartered or on your chartership journey. Are you our new Senior/Principal Civil Engineer? Click the apply-button to send your application.

You will join our Aviation Airfield department
As our new Senior Civil Engineer you will be part of our specialist airfield civils team – a team of five experienced airfield engineers. Our core team is based in Chester, but location is flexible for the right candidate. Based on a strong future pipeline of work for both civil and military clients we are now looking to expand the team. The role requires an inquisitive mind, capable of developing innovative and sustainable outcomes to support our clients. There will likely be travel opportunities both within the UK and internationally.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Project Management
• Civil design at all RIBA stages for both traditional and design and build procurement
• Management of project cost and budget
• Management of project risk and opportunity
• Support and development of junior staff

Your starting point for constant growth
From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Extensive experience of delivering civil engineering services across all RIBA work stages
• Extensive experience of undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations
• Extensive experience of delivering design of new civil infrastructure
• Extensive experience in review, assessment and design of any alterations to existing civil infrastructure
• Chartered engineer or working towards chartership
• Extensive experience of delivering civil design in accordance with Eurocode and UK Building Regulations
• Experience and understanding of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 including Principal Designer role

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: a self-starter and natural communicator able to clearly understand a client’s needs and align these with quality engineering outcomes. You will thrive working in a small, dedicated team able to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions supporting the continued growth of the team.

Ready to join us?
Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.