At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design management for transformative airfield projects shaping the future of aviation.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionising airport infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on safety, efficiency, and innovative solutions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on aviation while working with cutting-edge design and technology.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in relevant field and experience in airfield design.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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) manages the multi‑disciplinary design team for the Airfield strategy. Ensure design meets the client and DCO requirements and all deliverables are coordinated into the overall design solution, 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 airside 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
Requires a bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and quantitative relevant experience. Typically candidate will have experience in Airfield design or design management.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Prior experience on UK airport or transport infrastructure projects, particularly in surface access or ground transport environments
- Comprehensive understanding of the aircraft types, airplane design group, equivalent aircraft index, parking aprons & parking restrictions, aircraft maneuvering, apron service roads, apron markings, apron lighting, apron drive bridges, taxi‑in and push back operations, ground aircraft service requirements, fuel farm systems, blast fences, winter operations and electronic interferences
- Aware of the process of planning airports airside facilities which considers safety, security, environment, emergency response and operational requirements
- Comprehensive understanding of an airport’s airside facilities, interface between the passenger terminal building and the airside facilities and interrelated facilities of an airport which is very important to the safe and efficient operations of an aircraft
- Thorough understanding of an airport’s airside operations, Fire protection, Electrical, Plumbing and Controls systems as applicable to the airside facilities of a large Airport terminal
- Good knowledge of specific airside planning regulations and requirements including FAA advisory circulars
- Experience leading small design teams
- CSCS card and NEC contract knowledge desirable
Senior Engineer, Airfield Civils 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.
