Civil Engineer – Aviation
Title: Aviation Engineer
Requisition ID: 10555
Amey are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
The Opportunity
Amey Consulting is a leading provider of engineering and infrastructure solutions. Our Airport Infrastructure Team plays a crucial role in designing and maintaining aviation assets, ensuring airports operate efficiently and sustainably. We’re looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to join the team. Offices are located in Birmingham, Manchester, Crawley, Liverpool, Bristol, Cardiff, York, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and a hybrid working model is available. Applicants from across the UK are welcome.
We are actively working on Edinburgh, AGS (Aberdeen, Glasgow, Southampton) and Cranfield Airports, with a strong pipeline of future opportunities at other UK airports.
The Role
As an Engineer you will provide support and assistance to a team working within the Pavement and Asset Management Practice to deliver a portfolio of schemes for clients. You will help design and deliver multiple projects, including pavement condition assessments and pavement renewal schemes, ensuring durability and safety of our roadways.
As an Aviation Civil Engineer you will be responsible for designing, developing and optimising airfield infrastructure to meet client needs. This includes pavement investigations, design of airside runways, taxiways, airport stands and interfaces with servicing infrastructure (drainage, AGL, HV electrical systems, communications, fuel and fire mains). You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance airport operations and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Aircraft Pavement Engineering: Assess, design and rehabilitate airport pavements using DMG27 and BAA method design principles.
- Airfield Planning & Design: Develop innovative and efficient airport layout designs, considering operational requirements, safety, environmental impact and capacity planning.
- Regulatory Compliance & Safety: Ensure all designs align with aviation regulations, including EASA CS‑ADR‑DSN, CAP 168, ICAO Annex 14 and other relevant guidelines.
- Infrastructure Sustainability & Innovation: Support the team and clients in developing sustainable solutions for airport facilities, including carbon reduction strategies, drainage systems and energy‑efficient designs.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with clients and contractors to deliver successful infrastructure projects.
- Project Management & Delivery: Support aviation infrastructure projects throughout their lifecycle from feasibility studies to construction.
- Prepare technical reports, drawings and specifications for airfield projects.
- Drive effective health and safety practices within the team.
- Liaise with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings and responding to queries.
What You Will Bring To Us
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or related field.
- Experience in airport infrastructure design and airfield planning.
- Knowledge of aviation regulations and engineering standards.
- Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
- Confidence to work under minimum supervision and ability to check the work of others and supervise junior staff.
- Proficiency with relevant software such as AutoCAD and other analytical tools.
- Understanding of CDM regulations and their relevance to highway design.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, delivering on time, within budget and to required quality.
- Commitment to keep up to date with industry best practice and apply it within the team.
- Working towards Incorporated/Chartered Engineer of a suitable professional affiliation (e.g. Institute of Civil Engineers).
What We Can Offer You
We offer flexibility, career development, benefits and support to help you through all life’s ups and downs.
- Career Development – Dedicated progression framework, mentoring and support, recognition bonus for achieving professional qualifications.
- Work‑life Balance – Hybrid, part‑time and flexible work patterns with offices across the UK.
- Wellbeing – Health cash plan, 24‑hour GP, support programmes, wellbeing ambassadors, Wellbeing Wednesday and dental vouchers.
- EDI – Affinity group networks (Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability, Parents & Carers).
- Social Value – Two Community Involvement Days per year, opportunities for fundraising and other initiatives.
- Perks – Pension scheme, minimum 24 days holiday + bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme and access to thousands of discounts through an online voucher portal.
Your Career at Amey Consulting
We value collective expertise and individuality. We recognise hard work, support wellbeing and encourage the achievement of personal and shared ambitions.
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We also offer interview support for disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk for any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support required during the recruitment process.
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