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Senior / principal aeronautical ground lighting (agl) engineer

London
Mott Macdonald
Principal
€50,000 a year
Posted: 30 October
Offer description

We are looking for an AGL Engineer with professional experience to join our aviation team, based in the UK. We are particularly looking for an Engineer with experience of working in AGL design but with the flexibility to also undertake other aspects of Airfield Design. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team, actively participating in the delivery of airport engineering assignments across the world and for a large variety of airports and clients. The main responsibility for this role will be to contribute towards the design of the AGL elements of Airfield Engineering projects, covering AGL and Movement Area Guidance (MAG) signage layouts, pit and duct design, cabling design, approach lighting design, PAPI design (including siting calculations), High Mast Lighting (HML) design including all cable sizing - all in accordance with appropriate design standards. Our aviation team takes great pride in its diverse workforce - in fact we feel that cultural and personal diversity is one of the key strengths of our team. Our mission is to always connect globally, seek and open opportunities for clients and continue supporting the future growth of our aviation sector.


Responsibilities

* Support Senior and Principal Airfield Engineers in their development of Airfield designs for airports in the UK and around the world
* Lead or support in a senior capacity in the preparation of AGL and MAG design projects
* Understand pertinent design standards across both Civil and Military domains and evolution and updates of the same
* Analyse existing baseline, survey and as-built information
* Undertake design of AGL and MAG for Runways, Taxiways, Aprons, service roads, etc
* Assist in the production of Civil 3D Design of AGL and MAG related assets for airfield projects
* Help to coordinate AGL designs with other disciplines including pavement engineering, structural engineering, etc
* Undertake the production of adequate specifications for AGL, MAG and HML works
* Support in the development of feasible, logical and efficient work phasing proposals to carry out the construction works
* Undertake electrical works design and design reviews covering all stages of design
* Assist in the preparation of methodologies, design proposals, resources estimation, etc. for preparation of bids
* Undertake visits to Airfields in the UK and overseas in the monitoring of construction works and in the production of reports on progress


Qualifications

We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with a genuine passion for the aviation industry and a desire to make a difference in the world, with a special appreciation for sustainability. 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.

Candidate specification:

* A grade 6/7 Airfield Engineer role: you are a professional with experience in AGL, MAG and HML Design and you have a hands‑on knowledge of either or both Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering disciplines.
* Right to work in the UK
* Fluency in English – knowledge of other languages will be valued as an advantage
* Demonstrable professional experience in AGL, MAG and HML Design
* Proactiveness and eagerness to learn
* Positive spirit to embrace teamwork as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and a diverse range of projects
* Methodical approach to problem solving and critical thinking
* Ability to use initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently
* Ability to work under a flexible (agile) working arrangement both in office and remotely
* Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, which allow you to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues
* Excellent written communication and attention to detail, being able to produce accurate technical drawings and professional reports
* Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Power BI desirable)
* Competent in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D; other software such as AviPlan, InfraWorks, Navisworks, Revit and/or 3D visualisation tools will be favourably considered


Benefits

* Health and wellbeing
o Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
o Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
o Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
o A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing programme, including access for you and your family.
o 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
o We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
o Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6× your salary.
o Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long‑term illness or injury.
o Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
o As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
* Leave and holidays
o A minimum of 35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
o Additional leave for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
o Enhanced family leave: 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
o Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay.
* Development and support
o Primary annual professional institution subscription.
o Broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options.
* Community and networks
o Access to employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parent/carer communities.
o Opportunities to make a difference within our communities through social outcomes.

Mott MacDonald is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate and take positive steps to create an inclusive culture.

Accessibility: If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for assistance.

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