Principal Engineer - Aviation

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Aviation is one of the key focus sectors at AECOM, a business sector which sits within our number one rated global transportation engineering consultancy. Whilst we are already the number one aviation engineering consultancy by revenue globally, we see significant future growth potential as the sector recovers from the downturn induced by the Covid 19 outbreak. Our clients are now re-investing in their assets, to ensure they are in the right condition, but also to ensure their capacity needs of the future.

AECOM is actively seeking a Principal Aviation Engineer, you will be Performing a wide array of aviation-related pavement and civil infrastructure design, planning, construction support, and client management services for airport clients directly. Also support with the design of airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, aircraft stands and boarding bridges, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage installation, navigational aids, surface water drainage systems, utilities relocation and protection, and airfield asset inspection and rehabilitation, all for projects of a variety of scales and complexity

we are open to locations across the UK, and we offer a flexible hybrid working model designed to give you the work-life balance that suits your lifestyle

Here’s what you’ll do:

In this role, you will deliver and lead on a wide range of civil and aviation engineering projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Working on civil and military airport projects, from large-scale international airports to general aviation airfields, for both owners/operators and contractors under Design & Build contracts.
• Leading design teams in the coordination, production, and management of multiple projects concurrently.
• Developing and maintaining strong, positive client relationships.
• Taking a leading role in the preparation of technical and commercial proposals.
• Implementing and maintaining project management processes, including quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC).
• Preparing engineering design reports, project definition documents, construction plans, work programmes, and technical specifications.
• Contributing to the growth and development of Early Careers team members through mentoring and guidance.

About You

We’re looking for a candidate who can demonstrate some or all the following skills and experience:

• Takes full ownership of project deliverables, aligning technical resources and team efforts to meet programme, quality, and budget expectations.
• Actively supports and mentors’ early careers engineers, providing technical guidance and constructive feedback.
• Strong communication skills, able to build trust with internal and external stakeholders while representing AECOM with credibility.
• Proven experience in civil design, planning, and construction support within the airport environment, with exposure to large-scale aviation projects..
• Detailed knowledge of Civil Aviation standards and recommended practices (ICAO, EASA, CAA, FAA, MAA, etc.).
• Working knowledge of DMRB and highway civil engineering design and knowledge of drainage design principles.
• Experience in project management, covering both technical delivery and financial/commercial aspects.
• Knowledge of and experience with NEC3/4 contracts

Come grow with us.

We develop projects from concept through operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-dollar projects for major projects in Aviation.

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent);
• Professional qualification: Membership (or approaching) of the Institution of Civil Engineers or similar qualification.
• Knowledge or experience with Digital Delivery, including BIM and common data environments.
• Experience using AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D).
• Knowledge or experience in AviPlan or similar aircraft tracking software

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected].

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.