At a Glance
- Tasks: Design airport facilities and systems, including runways and drainage.
- Company: Join AECOM’s innovative Aviation Infrastructure team.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, tailored benefits, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with mentorship and learning through AECOM University.
- Why this job: Shape sustainable airport projects that connect regions and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and interest in aviation infrastructure.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
As a Civil Engineer in AECOM’s Aviation Infrastructure team, you will contribute to the design of airport facilities and systems across a range of sizes and environments. You’ll work with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop runways, taxiways, drainage, and airfield utilities, while producing calculations, drawings, and specifications. You will support site inspections and asset surveys to inform investment decisions, taking ownership of tasks to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. This role offers development pathways, mentorship, and a chance to shape resilient, sustainable airport projects that connect regions.
Pay / Benefits
- Flexible hybrid working
- Tailored benefits and career development
- Volunteering days
- Personalised benefits
- Learning through AECOM University
- Opportunities to work on impactful projects
Responsibilities
- Contribute to airport infrastructure design (runways, taxiways, aprons, service roads, drainage, utilities, airfield systems)
- Produce engineering calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications across project lifecycle
- Support site inspections and asset condition surveys to inform investment decisions
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions
Key requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
- Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects (aviation experience welcome but not essential)
- Interest in developing a career in aviation infrastructure
- Enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and working in multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of DMRB or highway civil engineering design
- Collaborative mindset
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Civil engineering design
- Airfield infrastructure design (runways, taxiways, aprons)
- Engineering calculations, reports, drawings, and technical specifications
Civil Design Engineer - Aviation in London employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.
