Airfield Engineer (open to experience level)
17 days ago
Sheffield
Locations:Croydon Sheffield Manchester Southampton Recruiter contact:Ainsley Anstess Mott MacDonald is a global engineering management and development consultancy with over 20000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140 offices. We work across incredible global industries delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate learn and grow the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community youre surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business we benefit our clients our communities and each other investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered included and valued. Whatever your ambition Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the business unit We help conceive drive and implement transport solutions for cities regions and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue procurement and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning engineering environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. Job description: We are looking for experienced Airfield Engineers to join our growing Aviation Team to help us meet growing demand in UK and International Aviation. Responsibilities will include: • Prepare airfield pavement designs, • Analyse geotechnical and soil investigation information and request necessary tests, • Undertake geometric and grading design of Runways Taxiways Aprons service roads etc., • Undertake storm water drainage and water management system design for airports, • Oversee the production of Civil 3D Design of civil works and infrastructure and 3D models for airfield projects, • Help to coordinate design across multiple disciplines including pavement engineering structural engineering etc., • Prepare specifications for civil works, • Prepare feasible logical and efficient work phasing proposals to carry out the construction works, • Undertake civil works design and design reviews covering all stages of design, • Support in the engagement and management of subconsultants, • Support in the preparation of tender documentation and in the support of clients during procurement processes for Airfield Civil Works, • Support in the preparation of methodologies design proposals resources estimation etc. for preparation of bids, • Candidate should be able to travel frequently to UK and Internationally for site visits and to visit MM UK Offices (particularly Croydon) More senior roles will be expected to : • Undertake line management duties, • Lead visits to Airfields in the UK and overseas in the monitoring of construction works and in the production of reports on progress, • Provide leadership and line management support to Senior and Airfield Engineers in their development of Airfield designs for airports in the UK and around the world Candidate specification: Candidates should have/be: • Experience in Airfield Engineering Design or the Management of Airfield Design and should have good CAD (2D and 3D) capabilities., • Excellent written and spoken English and the ability to speak additional languages would be desirable., • Ideally a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or similar recognised professional body and have or be working towards a Chartered Engineer status., • Experience in bid and client account management would be advantageous Candidates may be required to travel within the UK and to selected locations internationally (subject to mutual agreement) We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance. #LI-AA1 UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Agile working At Mott MacDonald we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client team and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being flexibility and trust. 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