Senior​/Principal Aeronautical Ground Lighting; AGL Engineer

Senior / Principal Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) Engineer

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Locations: Southampton, Manchester, Croydon, Birmingham, Cambridge, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle, Glasgow, Bristol

Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess

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We are looking for an AGL Engineer with professional experience to join our aviation team, based in the UK. We are particularly looking for an Engineer with experience of working in AGL design but with the flexibility to also undertake other aspects of Airfield Design. 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 for this role 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 including all cable sizing – all in accordance with appropriate design standards.

Mott Mac Donald is an equal opportunity employer, and we do value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate, and we take positive steps to create an inclusive culture.

• 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 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
• Help to coordinate AGL designs with other disciplines including pavement engineering, structural engineering, etc
• Undertake the production of adequate specifications for AGL, MAG and HML works
• Support in the development of feasible, logical and efficient work phasing proposals to carry out the construction works
• Undertake electrical works design and design reviews covering all stages of design
• Assist in the preparation of methodologies, design proposals, resources estimation, etc. for preparation of bids
• Undertake visits to Airfields in the UK and overseas in the monitoring of construction works and in the production of reports on progress

• 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 as an advantage
• Demonstrable professional experience in AGL, MAG and HML Design

• Proactiveness and eagerness to learn
• Positive spirit to embrace teamwork as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a diverse range of projects
• Methodical approach to problem solving…