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Airfield engineer (open to experience level)

Croydon
Mott Macdonald
Engineer
Posted: 27 September
Offer description

Overview

Mott MacDonald – Locations: Croydon, Sheffield, Manchester, Southampton. Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess.

We are a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. We are proud to be a Glassdoor top employer in the UK and recognized as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK. Our values are: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.

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 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 meet growing demand in UK and International Aviation. We are open to candidates with varying experience levels, but do require some demonstrable industry experience.


Responsibilities

* 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; 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 reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise differences in ability, skills and experience as 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 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

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting 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 can contribute.


Accessibility

If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com to discuss how we can help.


Agile working

Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support responsibilities beyond the workplace.


Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:


Health and wellbeing

* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan to support daily health costs and treatments.
* Access to Peppy for free menopause support.
* Wellbeing program with family coverage and flexible benefits to extend health options.


Financial wellbeing

* We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Life assurance up to 4x basic salary (option to increase to 6x).
* Income protection and return-to-work support.
* Flexible benefits, including enhanced life assurance, critical illness, payroll saving, and will writing.
* Annual bonus schemes tied to business performance.


Lifestyle

* 20-35 days holiday plus public holidays, with buy/sell options.
* Holiday entitlement increases after 5 years of service.
* Various saving schemes and retailer discounts.


Enhanced family and carers leave

* 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
* Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay.
* Up to five additional paid leave days for carers, two of which are paid.


Learning and development

* Primary annual professional institution subscription.
* Opportunities for technical and soft-skill development through mentoring, training, and self-development options.


Networks and social outcomes

* Join groups that support LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers networks.
* Contribute to social outcomes in the community.

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.

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