Director - Airfield Infrastructure

Director - Airfield Infrastructure

Full-Time 75600 - 92400 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Ramboll Management Consulting

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead airfield infrastructure projects and mentor a dedicated team of engineers.
  • Company: Join Ramboll, a top 10 global building designer with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Support for personal growth, flexible location, and travel opportunities.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for innovation and professional development.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable aviation projects while developing your career.
  • Qualifications: Chartered engineer with extensive experience in airfield infrastructure and project management.

The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.

We invite you to bring your airfield infrastructure expertise, professionalism and skills into play as you contribute to the continuing growth and development of the aviation business in Ramboll. To succeed in this role you must have an extensive track record in delivering airfield infrastructure projects and have a Civil Engineering degree.

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Aviation Airfield department as part of our specialist airfield civils team – a team of eight experienced airfield engineers. Our core aviation team is based in Chester, London and Manchester, but location is flexible for the right candidate. Based on a strong future pipeline of work for both civil and military clients, we are now looking to expand the team. The role requires an inquisitive mind, capable of developing innovative and sustainable outcomes to support our clients. There will likely be travel opportunities both within the UK and internationally.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

  • Technical leadership, mentorship and review
  • Airfield infrastructure design at all RIBA stages for both traditional and design and build procurement
  • Project Management
  • Management of project cost and budget
  • Management of project risk and opportunity
  • Support and development of junior staff
  • Support business development and work winning

Your starting point for constant growth:

  • Extensive experience of leading and delivering airfield infrastructure projects across all RIBA work stages
  • Extensive experience of undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations
  • Extensive experience of delivering design of new airfield infrastructure
  • Extensive experience in review, assessment and design of any alterations to existing airfield infrastructure
  • Chartered engineer
  • Extensive experience of delivering airfield infrastructure and civil design in accordance with Eurocode and UK Building Regulations
  • Experience and understanding of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 including Principal Designer role
  • Potential for succession to current Airfield Infrastructure Director

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: a self-starter and natural communicator able to clearly understand a client’s needs and align these with quality engineering outcomes. You will thrive working in a small, dedicated team able to deliver innovative, sustainable and collaborative solutions supporting the continued growth of the team.

Director - Airfield Infrastructure employer: Ramboll Management Consulting

Ramboll is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and support, making it an ideal place for project managers to thrive. With flexible working arrangements, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to work on diverse transport and infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe, you will be empowered to grow your career while contributing to sustainable change. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique contributions and encourages professional advancement in a dynamic environment.

Ramboll Management Consulting

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Ramboll Management Consulting Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Director - Airfield Infrastructure

Airfield Infrastructure Expertise
Civil Engineering Degree
Project Management
Technical Leadership
Mentorship
Design and Build Procurement
Cost and Budget Management