Our client, a leading consultancy specialising in aviation infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer / Design Manager to join a major, long-term programme at a major UK Airport. This is a high-profile opportunity for a design professional with strong airfields expertise-particularly in runway and pavement design-to make a significant impact within a complex and safety-critical aviation environment. The role offers a hybrid working option and is within IR35 guidelines, providing long-term contract stability in a dynamic setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage design development for airfield infrastructure including runways, taxiways, aprons, and associated civil works.
Oversee design assurance, compliance, and technical quality throughout all project stages.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering inputs, ensuring integration with operational airport requirements.
Manage interfaces between design teams, contractors, and airport stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Provide technical leadership, problem-solving, and risk management related to design solutions.
Support project planning, reporting, and ensure delivery aligns with programme milestones.
Required Experience:
Significant experience as a Design Manager or Senior Project Engineer within aviation, airfields, or major civil engineering sectors.
Strong background in runway and pavement design, airfield civil works, or pavement engineering.
Experience working in complex, safety-critical, or regulated environments.
Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder design coordination effectively.
Good understanding of highways design may be highly beneficial, especially in pavement, geometry, drainage, or large-scale civil works.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of guiding multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working on live airport infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of ICAO, CAA, or EASA aviation standards and regulations.
Contract Details:
This is a long-term contract opportunity, inside IR35. The role offers competitive umbrella/day rates, dependent on experience. The position provides flexible, hybrid working options in a high-impact aviation environment.
If you have the right airfields experience and are ready to contribute to a major airport development project, apply now to join our client's dynamic team