Principal Civil Airfield Engineer - Aviation

Principal Civil Airfield Engineer – Aviation

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• Act as the design lead for airfield civil engineering projects.
• Take ownership of the successful delivery of projects whilst giving leadership and direction to more junior team members, including planning their work and managing the delivery of multiple technical engineering projects.
• Lead and undertake the preparation of technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications related to the delivery of airfield engineering projects in both the UK and overseas.
• Undertake or contribute towards technical design reviews to meet the WSP quality management requirements.
• Effectively and confidently communicate and coordinate designs with team members, industry associates and clients.
• Identify and manage design risks, issues and Request for Information (RFIs).
• Ensure all deliverables and milestones are achieved to cost/quality/time targets.
• Act as a role model for more junior staff within the Airfield Engineering team, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Champion excellent health and safety practice, including safety in design, site visit safety and compliance with CDM regulations.
• Support Project Managers by undertaking project progress monitoring and contributing to the development of appropriate project controls, including change management, information management and document control.
• Respond to client directions in a professional and customer focused manner and to develop and maintain relationships with clients, peers and others who are influential in providing future business.
• Contribute to the continuous growth of the Airfield Engineering team in line with the growth strategy.
• Identify, capitalise and develop existing client relationships to identify and maintain future business.

• University degree relevant to civil engineering, construction, design or related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated Status (MICE, MCIHT or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience is preferable but not essential.
• Experience of delivering large, technically complex multi‑disciplinary airfield civil engineering projects.
• Experience and knowledge of international airfield design standards such as ICAO, CAA, EASA and FAA.
• Knowledge and experience of using Civil 3D and relevant other airfield engineering design software packages such as Avi Plan, Sky Safe and FAARFIELD is preferable but not essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts (i.e. NEC) and processes is preferable but not essential.
• Excellent written, verbal communication skills with an aptitude to presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas and collaborating with colleagues and be able to demonstrate a time when you’ve managed to do this successfully to solve complex problems.
• Competent in independently leading technical engineering projects, and confident in making technical engineering decisions for projects which you are responsible for delivering.

• Hybrid working – work from home two days a week, with offices across the UK.
• Health & wellbeing program including a virtual GP service, gym membership concession, menopause support and other flexible benefits.
• Work‑life balance initiatives such as “WSP My Hour” and flexible leave options.
• Professional development and training, including support for CPD and Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.