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Senior engineer-airfield civils

London
Bechtel
Engineer
Posted: 4 May
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Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:


Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is ourVision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about ourextraordinary teams building inspiring projectsin ourImpact Report.

At Bechtel, we deliver projects that transform communities and connect the world. As we expand our UK Aviation capability in the Southeast, we are seeking experienced professionals to support the delivery of a major aviation programme at an Airport in the London area.

Project Overview:

This role supports a major aviation capital programme delivered within a live operational airport environment.

Job Summary:

The Design Manager (Airfield) manages the multi-disciplinary design team for the Airfield strategy. Ensure design meets the client and DCO requirements and all deliverables are coordinated into the overall design solution, ensuring designs meet technical, regulatory, safety and value-for-money requirements throughout design, construction and handover.

Major Responsibilities:

* Lead design management from project inception through delivery and handover?
* Develop and manage project scope and design briefs?
* Manage external design consultants and design & build contractors
* Ensure compliance with airside standards and regulatory requirements?
* Coordinate design changes and support construction and commissioning activities?
* Support statutory Principal Designer duties where applicable?
* Develop and lead the design management team?
* Liaise closely with construction teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery

Education and Experience Requirements:

* Requires a bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and usually 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience
* Typically 10+ years experience design or design management?

Required Knowledge and Skills:

* Prior experience on UK airport or transport infrastructure projects, particularly in surface access or ground transport environments
* Comprehensive understanding of the aircraft types, airplane design group, equivalent aircraft index, parking aprons & parking restrictions, aircraft maneuvering, apron service roads, apron markings, apron lighting, apron drive bridges, taxi-in and push back operations, ground aircraft service requirements, fuel farm systems, blast fences, winter operations and electronic interferences
* Aware of the process of planning airports airside facilities which considers safety, security, environment, emergency response and operational requirements
* Comprehensive understanding of an airports airside facilities, interface between the passenger terminal building and the airside facilities and interrelated facilities of an airport which is very important to the safe and efficient operations of an aircraft
* Thorough understanding of an airports airside operations, Fire protection, Electrical, Plumbing and Controls systems as applicable to the airside facilities of a large Airport terminal
* Good knowledge of specific airside planning regulations and requirements including FAA advisory circulars
* Experience leading small design teams
* CSCS card and NEC contract knowledge desirable

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more atBechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of \"One Team,\" respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. xsngvjr Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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