Senior/Principal Civil Engineer - Airfield Team

Senior/Principal Civil Engineer - Airfield Team

Full-Time 40500 - 49500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Ramboll Management Consulting

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead innovative civil engineering projects in aviation and manage a dedicated airfield team.
  • Company: Join Ramboll, a top engineering consultancy committed to sustainable change.
  • Benefits: Flexible working, professional development, and opportunities for international travel.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on personal growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable aviation infrastructure while growing your career.
  • Qualifications: Civil Engineering degree, chartered or working towards chartership, and extensive project management experience.

The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.

We invite you to bring your civil engineering 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 a Civil Engineering degree and ideally be chartered or on your chartership journey.

You will join our Aviation Airfield department. As our new Senior Civil Engineer, you will be part of our specialist airfield civils team – a team of five experienced airfield engineers. Our core team is based in Chester, 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:

  • Project Management
  • Civil design at all RIBA stages for both traditional and design and build procurement
  • Management of project cost and budget
  • Management of project risk and opportunity
  • Support and development of junior staff

Your starting point for constant growth:

  • Extensive experience of delivering civil engineering services across all RIBA work stages
  • Extensive experience of undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations
  • Extensive experience of delivering design of new civil infrastructure
  • Extensive experience in review, assessment and design of any alterations to existing civil infrastructure
  • Chartered engineer or working towards chartership
  • Extensive experience of delivering civil design in accordance with Eurocode and UK Building Regulations
  • Experience and understanding of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 including Principal Designer role

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 and sustainable solutions supporting the continued growth of the team.

Ready to join us? Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you.

Senior/Principal Civil Engineer - Airfield Team 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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We think you need these skills to ace Senior/Principal Civil Engineer - Airfield Team

Civil Engineering Degree
Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership
Project Management
Civil Design at all RIBA stages
Technical and Feasibility Studies
Site Investigations
Design of New Civil Infrastructure