Architect:Aviation

AECOM; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Architect:Aviation to join our Dublin office, contributing to the design and development of major airport infrastructure. You will work with aviation specialists, engineers, planners, contractors, clients and other stakeholders to deliver safe, sustainable environments for passengers and operations.

The role covers the full lifecycle from concept to completion, requiring strong coordination with multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to high-quality design.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification.
• Professional registration with architectural body or progress toward qualification.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant architectural experience, preferably including aviation or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design principles, construction methods, materials, and standards.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of BIM processes and coordinated design.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural concepts, designs, and technical solutions for airport facilities and related infrastructure.
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, schedules, reports, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate architectural design with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, fire, security, baggage, and other disciplines.
• Support planning and design of terminals, passenger facilities, airside and landside buildings, and other airport infrastructure.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, and technical proposals during construction.
• Identify design risks and coordination issues and contribute to effective solutions.

Skills

Architectural design

BIM processes

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

• Primary Location: IE - Cork - Montrose House

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

At AECOM, we are currently recruiting for an Architect:Aviation to join our Dublin office.

Key responsibilities

AECOM is seeking an experienced Architect:Aviation to join our multidisciplinary team supporting the planning, design, and delivery of major airport infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will contribute to the design and development of airport facilities, working collaboratively with aviation specialists, engineers, planners, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient, sustainable, and high-quality environments for passengers and airport operations.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex aviation projects across the full project lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through detailed design, construction, and completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop architectural concepts, designs, and technical solutions for airport facilities and associated infrastructure.
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, schedules, reports, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate architectural design with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, fire, security, baggage, and other specialist disciplines.
• Support the planning and design of terminals, passenger facilities, airside and landside buildings, operational facilities, and other airport infrastructure.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant building regulations, aviation standards, accessibility requirements, health and safety legislation, and client requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, workshops, stakeholder consultations, and project presentations.
• Coordinate with airport operators, authorities, airlines, contractors, and specialist consultants where required.
• Assist with design development, technical detailing, construction documentation, and site activities.
• Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, and technical proposals during construction.
• Identify design risks, interfaces, and coordination issues and contribute to effective solutions.
• Promote sustainable design principles and support AECOM's commitment to resilient and environmentally responsible infrastructure.
• Contribute to project programmes, budgets, quality assurance, and successful project delivery.
• Mentor and support junior members of the architectural team.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We are seeking a highly experienced professional with a strong background in our primary infrastructure markets.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture.
• Professional registration with the relevant architectural body, or demonstrable progress toward professional qualification.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant architectural experience, preferably including aviation, transportation, infrastructure, or other complex building projects.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design principles, construction methods, materials, and technical standards.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams.
• Proficiency in relevant design and documentation software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong understanding of BIM processes and coordinated design.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a complex project environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality design solutions.

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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