AGL Engineer in London

Amey are a leading provider of full life‐cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Working for us, you'll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Amey Consulting is a leading provider of engineering and infrastructure solutions, working across aviation, transport and public services. Our Airport Infrastructure Team plays a crucial role in designing and maintaining aeronautical assets, ensuring airports operate efficiently and sustainably. We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent AGL Engineer to join our Airport Infrastructure Team.

We are actively working on Edinburgh, AGS (Aberdeen, Glasgow, Southampton), and Cranfield Airports, with a strong pipeline of future opportunities at other UK airports.

As an AGL Engineer, you will be responsible for preparing drawings, designs and calculations for aeronautical ground lighting, HV and LV installations, substation designs, high mast floodlighting, fixed electrical ground power and various other airside electrical equipment. You will collaborate with multi‐disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance airport operations and sustainability.

• Design and oversee installation of electrical systems for aeronautical lighting, substation design, navigational aids and support facilities.
• Ensure compliance with aviation safety standards, electrical codes and environmental regulations, including ICAO, EASA, CAA, MAA regulatory publications and local airport planning and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with Civil engineers on multi‐disciplinary airport development projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, cable calculations and energy efficiency evaluations.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings and documentation for all phases, including information, tender, construction and as‐built design.
• Liaise with airport authorities, regulatory bodies and stakeholders to ensure project alignment and compliance.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop designs in accordance with the client's requirements and relevant design standards to achieve cost‐effective solutions.
• Develop engineering solutions and present options.
• Produce and check design concepts, design details, drawings, specifications, schedules and other technical documents.
• Undertake design of AGL systems and associated control systems, FEGP, LV distribution (including standby generation), external flood lighting, road lighting and stand services, working with other team members (planners, civil engineers) as required.
• Prepare and check design calculations.
• Prepare and check options analysis reports, survey briefs, input into project health and safety files and other written documents as required.
• Manage individual design projects.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the project budget, including the planning, monitoring and reporting of project resources and finances.
• Assist in the development and supervision of project team members.
• Assist in the preparation of bids.
• Visit airports/sites for meetings and surveys.

What You Will Bring To Us:

• HNC, HND or a degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Charted Engineer or Incorporated Engineer working towards CE status.
• Post‐qualification experience designing electrical infrastructure projects.
• Experience in airport design work, including AGL, is essential.
• Experienced with relevant software (AutoCAD) and similar analytical tools.
• Experience working in multi‐disciplinary design teams, including civil and drainage engineers.
• Experience in the design of AGL & AGL control systems, FEGP, LV distribution (including standby generation), external flood lighting, road lighting and aircraft stand services.
• Possess a City & Guilds 2382‐18 or 2382‐22 'Requirements for Electrical Installations', the qualification for BS 7671:2018, 18th edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• Possess a CSCS card for site visits, although this can be arranged at a later date.
• Knowledge of ICAO, EASA, CAA and MAA regulatory publications and regulations.
• Knowledge of airport operations.
• Strong communication skills in dealing with clients, project partners and the supply chain.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment; can deliver on time, within budget and to the quality required.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices and, where applicable, apply them within the team.

What We Can Offer You:

• Career Development: Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, with mentoring and support to ensure you hit your milestones. We advocate for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.
• Work‐life Balance: Work‐life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part‐time and flexible work patterns. With a network of offices across the UK, we are open to discussing working options that suit you.
• Wellbeing: Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers.
• EDI: At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.
• Social Value: You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
• Benefits: Pension – Generous pension scheme to which we will contribute. Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday + bank holidays. Choices – Flexible benefits scheme tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership. Save with Amey – Online voucher portal giving access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out or nights in.

Your Career at Amey Consulting:

We value collective expertise and the spark one person can bring. As part of the team, you'll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one. You'll be stretched, but always supported and your well‐being recognised.

Application Guidance:

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We also offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.