Design Manager (Airfield Systems) in London

Design Manager (Airfield Systems) in London

London Full-Time 55000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Bechtel Corporation

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead design management for major airfield systems projects and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team at the forefront of aviation innovation in Greater London.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and the chance to shape the future of air travel.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and transformation.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in large-scale infrastructure projects that redefine aviation.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years in airfield systems design preferred.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.

Project Overview:

Join us for an extraordinary opportunity: Be part of a major aviation project in the Greater London area, that will redefine the future of air travel and delivery excellence. We’re building a dynamic team to plan and deliver complex, high-impact work, at the heart of one of the region’s most innovative and fast-moving developments.

If you’re motivated, hands-on, and thrive in the energy of large-scale infrastructure and aviation projects, this is your opportunity to thrive and make a real difference. Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment, where ambition, collaboration, and momentum drive success - and play a pivotal role in delivering transformation projects that will shape the future of aviation.

The project scope includes planning, design, integration and delivery of major airfield infrastructure, buildings, systems and associated periphery infrastructure.

Job Summary:

The Design Manager (Airfield Systems) leads the design management of major airfield systems projects, ensuring designs meet technical, regulatory, safety and value-for-money requirements throughout design, construction and handover.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Lead design management from project inception through delivery and handover
  • Develop and manage project scope and design briefs
  • Manage external design consultants and design & build contractors
  • Ensure compliance with airfield systems standards and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate design changes and support construction and commissioning activities
  • Support statutory Principal Designer duties where applicable
  • Develop and lead the design management team
  • Liaise closely with construction teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Ideally more than 10+ years’ experience in airfield systems design or design management (£150m+ projects)
  • Strong knowledge of airfield ground lighting (AGL) and associated systems
  • Chartered Engineer desirable
  • Experience leading small design teams
  • CSCS card and NEC contract knowledge desirable

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of airfield ground lighting (AGL) and associated systems
  • Experience leading small design teams
  • CSCS card and NEC contract knowledge desirable

Design Manager (Airfield Systems) in London employer: Bechtel Corporation

Bechtel Corporation is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in Crawley, England. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members can thrive in their careers while contributing to transformative aviation projects. Join us to be part of a company that values your expertise and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the engineering field.

Bechtel Corporation

Contact Details:

Bechtel Corporation Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Design Manager (Airfield Systems) in London

Design Management
Airfield Systems Knowledge
Project Scope Development
Regulatory Compliance
Safety Standards
Value-for-Money Assessment
Team Leadership