RPS is currently seeking an
Associate Civil Engineer in
Aviation. The role allows for
hybrid working and can be based at either the
Birmingham, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newark or
London offices.
About The Design Business
RPS Design Division delivers projects across multiple, niche sectors from residential housing developments, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, data centres, energy and more as we strive to achieve the right balance between form and function when faced with competing priorities around sustainability, materiality, cost and constructability. Digitalisation is at the core of our delivery model allowing our clients and their stakeholders to really experience our designs right from project concept stage and through drawing on expertise spanning decades, industries and disciplines, we assist clients to harmonise design drivers through inspired engineering, architecture and development services.
What You’ll Be Doing
This is an exciting role for an individual looking to progress their career as an Associate within our industry leading aviation infrastructure team where we have an excellent reputation, offering a wealth of expertise within the in all sectors. The individual will report to the Associate Director and will directly manage a Design team.
Duties Include
- Collaborate with other Associates within the team, in particular in the Airfield Ground Lighting team
- Liaise with the aviation architectural and building services teams
- Interface with both Airport clients and Contractor clients
- Client facing role, acting as a daily point of contact
- Produce design programmes, reports and specifications and monitor progress
- Manage concurrent projects
- Assist with fee proposals, tender submissions and project interviews
Who We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role you will most likely be experienced in the following:
- Civil engineering and pavement (airfield/ highway) design experience
- Knowledgeable of airfield infrastructure design
- Have an understanding of working in a live airport environment
- Project Management experience
- Experienced in managing multiple projects/ design disciplines
- Have an awareness of commercial and buildability requirements
- Experienced in managing a design team of engineers and technicians (CAD)
- Civil 3D experience/ knowledge
- Knowledgeable in construction materials used in airfield infrastructure
- Knowledge of drainage design
- Experienced in working in the Design and Build environment
Additionally, You Will Preferably Have The Following
- Chartered with Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) with substantial design experience
- Aviation infrastructure design experience using CAP 168, EASA, ICAO and military standards
- An understanding of how an airport operates (airside operations)
- Pavement design using DMG27 and FAA design standards for example FAARFIELD
- Awareness of Airfield Ground Lighting and airport infrastructure services
- Ability to contribute to fee proposals, tender submission and project interviews
- Knowledge of contracts, e.g. NEC suite of contracts and preparation of tender documents
- Knowledge of commercial and buildability requirements
- Experience of mentoring team members
What’s in it for you?
We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.
What happens next?
If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within three working days.
If you’d like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact
Parv Sandhu at RPS.
RPS, A Tetra Tech Company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.
Our approach to Diversity and inclusion Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’
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