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Civil Engineer - Aviation
Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
Title: Civil Engineer - Aviation
Requisition ID: 7360
Civil Engineer - Aviation
Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future
Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.
The Opportunity
Amey Consulting is a leading provider of engineering and infrastructure solutions, working across aviation, transport, and public services. Our Airport Infrastructure Team plays a crucial role in designing and maintaining aviation assets, ensuring airports operate efficiently and sustainably. We’re currently looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to join our team and with shared officed in Edinburgh and Glasgow, we welcome applicants from across Scotland.
We are actively working on Edinburgh, AGS (Aberdeen, Glasgow, Southampton), and Cranfield Airports, with a strong pipeline of future opportunities at other UK airports. As part of our team, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping aviation infrastructure across the country.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Engineer to join our Consulting Aviation team. With shared office space in numerous locations in the UK.
The role
As an Engineer you will provide support and assistance a Team of people working within the Pavement and Asset Management Practice to deliver a portfolio of schemes for Clients. You will help design and delivery of multiple projects, including pavement condition assessments and pavement renewal schemes, ensuring the durability and safety of our roadways.
As an Aviation Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing airfield infrastructure to meet our respective client’s needs. This will include pavement investigations and design of airside runways, taxiways and airport stands, as well all design interfaces with all servicing infrastructure (drainage, AGL, HV electrical systems, comms, fuel and fire mains). You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance airport operations and sustainability. The main aspects of the role and key responsibilities are detailed below;
* Aircraft Pavement Engineering: Assess, design, and rehabilitate airport pavements, using DMG27 and BAA method pavement design principles.
* Airfield Planning & Design: Develop innovative and efficient airport layout designs, considering operational requirements, safety, environmental impact, and capacity planning.
* Regulatory Compliance & Safety: Ensure all designs align with aviation regulations, including EASA CS-ADR-DSN, CAP 168, ICAO Annex 14, and other relevant guidelines.
* Infrastructure Sustainability & Innovation: Support the Team and Clients to develop sustainable solutions for airport facilities, including carbon reduction strategies, drainage systems, and energy-efficient designs.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Clients and Contractors to deliver successful infrastructure projects.
* Project Management & Delivery: Support aviation infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle from feasibility studies to construction.
Key Responsibilities Include
* To work in a team, producing technically sound engineering solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards and client requirements, working unsupervised and supervising more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks.
* The preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme. Overseeing the actions of more junior members of staff undertaking similar tasks and taking responsibility for their actions.
* Assisting on technical aspects of designs from project initiation through to completion. Assist in reviewing survey data to develop pavement maintenance and rehabilitation plans in collaboration with senior engineers.
* Prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications for airfield projects.
* Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.
* Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, responding to queries etc.
What You Will Bring To Us
* Degree in Civil Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field.
* Experience in airport infrastructure design and airfield planning.
* Knowledge of aviation regulations and engineering standards.
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
* Be confident to work under minimum supervision and competent to check the work of others and supervise less experienced or junior staff
* Experienced with relevant software (AutoCAD) and similar analytical tools.
* A good understanding of the CDM regulations and their relevance to highway design
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Can deliver on time, within budget and to the quality required
* Keep up to date with industry best practice and where appropriate apply best practice within the team
* Working towards Incorporated/Chartered Engineer of a suitable professional affiliation e.g. Institute of Civil Engineers.
What We Can Offer You
At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.
Career Development –
Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.
Work-life Balance –
Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.
Wellbeing –
Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers
EDI-
At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.
Social Value –
You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:
ü Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
ü Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
ü Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
ü Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.
Your Career at Amey Consulting
At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.
You’ll be stretched, but always supported. Well recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
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