Senior Aviation Engineer

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. Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Civil Design Engineer to join our Airport Infrastructure Team within Amey Consulting. With the hybrid nature of the role and shared office space in most major UK cities, we welcome applications from Senior Civil Design Engineers from across the UK. This role is to join, lead and help shape the future of a high energy specialist design team, in a growing Airports business that builds on a long and distinguished history of supporting the aviation industry, both civil and defence, at home and abroad. We have active major projects at Heathrow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Southampton and Stansted along with a growing order book. We are delivering design, consultancy services and expert advice to aviation sector clients.

The role

Amey’s airfield specialism focuses on airside planning, asset management, civil engineering design and rehabilitation, pavement assessment, airfield stand services, ancillary facilities, aeronautical ground lighting (AGL) and aerodrome safeguarding. We are seeking experienced, organised, self‑motivated and collaborative team players, preferably with a Chartered Civil Engineer status. The candidate will be expected to fulfil a managing role within the design team to:

• Deliver all the specified project design outcomes on time, within budget and to the quality required.
• Comply with all relevant technical standards; including ICAO, EASA, CAA and local airport planning and engineering standards.
• Maintain good relationships with all external stakeholders to enhance the reputation of the company.
• Provide guidance, professional development and training for less experienced staff.

The successful candidate will cover all aspects of the design process and management of a design team to deliver our clients' outcomes and will include amongst other things:

• Produce, check and present design concepts and options, design details, drawings, specifications and other technical documents.
• Develop designs including runways, taxiways, stands and roads in accordance with the Client’s requirements and relevant design standards to achieve cost effective solutions.
• Prepare and check options analysis reports, survey briefs, design calculations and input into project health and safety files and other written documents as required.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the budget for projects including the planning, monitoring and reporting of project resources and finances.
• Assist in the preparation of bids.

What you will bring to us

• Qualified Engineer - (CEng + MICE, CMIHT or MIStructE desirable).
• Post‑qualification experience designing infrastructure projects including pavements and associated services.
• Experience of airport design work is required.
• Computer literate and thoroughly conversant with Office 365 and relevant engineering software including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D and AviPLAN.
• Experience of working in multi‑disciplinary design teams including electrical and structural engineers.
• Experience of the design of foul and storm water drainage, fire mains, hydrant refuelling, pits and ducts and stand services.
• Knowledge of ICAO, EASA and CAA regulations.
• Knowledge of airport operations.
• Good communication skills dealing with clients, project partners and supply chain and ability to develop close collaborative working relationships.
• Client focused approach to service delivery.

What we can offer you

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers. Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to.
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

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. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

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. Plus a range of other great perks and benefits.

Your Career at Amey Consulting

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset. You’ll be stretched, but always supported. We’ll recognise your hard work and look after your well‑being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering 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.