Airfield Engineer / Senior Airfield Engineer

Locations: Croydon, Sheffield, Manchester, Southampton, Bristol

Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess 

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit 
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and​ advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.

Job description:

We are looking for experienced Airfield Engineers to join our growing Aviation Team to help us meet growing demand in UK and International Aviation. 

Responsibilities will include:

• Prepare airfield pavement designs 
• Analyse geotechnical and soil investigation information and request necessary tests
• Undertake geometric and grading design of Runways, Taxiways, Aprons, service roads, etc.
• Undertake storm water drainage and water management system design for airports
• Oversee the production of Civil 3D Design of civil works and infrastructure and 3D models for airfield projects
• Help to coordinate design across multiple disciplines including pavement engineering, structural engineering, etc.
• Prepare specifications for civil works
• Prepare feasible, logical and efficient work phasing proposals to carry out the construction works
• Undertake civil works design and design reviews covering all stages of design 
• Support in the engagement and management of subconsultants
• Support in the preparation of tender documentation and in the support of clients during procurement processes for Airfield Civil Works
• Support in the preparation of methodologies, design proposals, resources estimation, etc. for preparation of bids
• Candidate should be able to travel frequently to UK and Internationally for site visits and to visit MM UK Offices (particularly Croydon) 

More senior roles will be expected to :

• Undertake line management duties
• Lead visits to Airfields in the UK and overseas in the monitoring of construction works and in the production of reports on progress  
• Provide leadership and line management support to Senior and Airfield Engineers in their development of Airfield designs for airports in the UK and around the world

Candidate specification:

Candidates should have/be:

• Experience in Airfield Engineering Design or the Management of Airfield Design and should have good CAD (2D and 3D) capabilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English and the ability to speak additional languages would be desirable. 

Ideally a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or similar recognised professional body and have, or be working towards, a Chartered Engineer status. 

Experience in bid and client account management would be advantageous 

Candidates may be required to travel within the UK and to selected locations internationally (subject to mutual agreement)  

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

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UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working  

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com

and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day 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 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x 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.

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, 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 and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 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.

Learning and development

• 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.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• 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.

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