Airfield Engineer
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Locations: Croydon, Sheffield, Manchester, Southampton
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 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 opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are varied for 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.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We 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
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 wellbeing, 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
If you are disabled or need support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
Benefits
Health and wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
* Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
* A variety of wellbeing support through our 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 up to 4 x basic salary, with option to increase to 6 x.
* Income protection and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
* Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing.
* Annual bonus schemes in this independently owned business.
Lifestyle
* Annual holiday entitlement of 33-35 days, inclusive of public holidays, with buy/sell options through flexible benefits.
* Holiday entitlement increases to 35 days after 5 years’ service.
* 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.
* Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay.
* Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities.
Learning and development
* Primary annual professional institution subscription.
* Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
Networks and social outcomes
* Join groups including Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
* Contribute to social outcomes in communities.
Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
Location(s): Croydon, Sheffield, Southampton, Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Transport
Discipline: Aviation
Job Ref: 11463
Recruiter Contact: Ainsley Anstess
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Civil Engineering
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