Our client, a leading consultancy specialising in aviation infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer / Design Manager to join a major, long-term programme at a major UK Airport. This is a high-profile opportunity for a design professional with strong airfields expertise-particularly in runway and pavement design-to make a significant impact within a complex and safety-critical aviation environment. The role offers a hybrid working option and is within IR35 guidelines, providing long-term contract stability in a dynamic setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage design development for airfield infrastructure including runways, taxiways, aprons, and associated civil works.
* Oversee design assurance, compliance, and technical quality throughout all project stages.
* Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering inputs, ensuring integration with operational airport requirements.
* Manage interfaces between design teams, contractors, and airport stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
* Provide technical leadership, problem-solving, and risk management related to design solutions.
* Support project planning, reporting, and ensure delivery aligns with programme milestones.
Required Experience
* Significant experience as a Design Manager or Senior Project Engineer within aviation, airfields, or major civil engineering sectors.
* Strong background in runway and pavement design, airfield civil works, or pavement engineering.
* Experience working in complex, safety-critical, or regulated environments.
* Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder design coordination effectively.
* Good understanding of highways design may be highly beneficial, especially in pavement, geometry, drainage, or large-scale civil works.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of guiding multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working on live airport infrastructure projects.
* Knowledge of ICAO, CAA, or EASA aviation standards and regulations.
Contract Details
This is a long-term contract opportunity, inside IR35. The role offers competitive umbrella/day rates, dependent on experience. The position provides flexible, hybrid working options in a high-impact aviation environment. If you have the right airfields experience and are ready to contribute to a major airport development project, apply now to join our client's dynamic team.
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