Locations
Southampton, Manchester, Croydon, Birmingham, Cambridge, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow, Bristol
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.
Overview of the role
We are looking for an AGL Engineer with professional experience to join our aviation team, based in the UK. 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 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 and all associated cable sizing – all in accordance with appropriate design standards.
Tasks
- 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 the 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.
- Coordinate AGL designs with other disciplines including pavement engineering, structural engineering, etc.
- Produce adequate specifications for AGL, MAG and HML works.
- Develop feasible, logical and efficient work phasing proposals to carry out the construction works.
- Design and review electrical works covering all stages of design.
- Prepare methodologies, design proposals, resource estimation, etc. for bids.
- Visit airfields in the UK and overseas to monitor construction works and produce progress reports.
Candidate specification
- A degree in electrical engineering or a degree that includes elements of Electrical Engineering.
- The right to work in the UK.
- Fluency in English – knowledge of other languages will be valued.
- Demonstrable professional experience in AGL, MAG and HML design.
Characteristics
- Proactiveness and eagerness to learn.
- Positive spirit to embrace teamwork within a multi‑disciplinary team and a diverse range of projects.
- Methodical approach to problem solving and critical thinking.
- 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, enabling effective liaison with clients and colleagues.
- Excellent written communication and attention to detail, producing accurate technical drawings and professional reports.
- Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Power BI desirable).
- Competent in the use of AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D. Other software including AviPlan, Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit and/or 3D visualisation tools will be favourably considered.
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 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.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
Mott MacDonald is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate and take positive steps to create an inclusive culture.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. 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.
- Wellbeing support available through a comprehensive wellbeing programme, 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.
Financial wellbeing
- We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
- Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6× your salary.
- Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return‑to‑work support due to long‑term illness or injury.
- Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
- As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all colleagues in various ways, including an annual bonus scheme.
Lifestyle
- A minimum of 33–35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
- Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
- Variety of 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.
- Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave, meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
- Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
Learning and development
- Primary annual professional institution subscription.
- Broad opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training and self‑development options.
Networks, communities, and social outcomes
- Join a wide range of groups, including advanced employee networks that support LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
- Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.
