Project Engineer – Civils
Engineering Department
Full Time | 37.5 Hours per Week
Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Benefits
We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Project Engineer, Civils to join a high-performing Engineering team and play a key role in delivering major infrastructure projects within a live operational environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic project delivery environment, gaining exposure to complex civil engineering schemes across airside and landside infrastructure settings.
About the Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, Civils, the successful candidate will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of strategically important civil engineering projects.
Projects will include works to:
Runways and taxiways
Aprons and road networks
Utilities infrastructure
Infrastructure reconfiguration and extension projects
Ongoing maintenance and asset improvement schemes
This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate civil engineering projects from planning through to delivery and handover
Support project management activities including programme, quality, safety, environmental, and budget controls
Manage day-to-day contractor coordination and stakeholder communication
Produce and maintain accurate project records, reports, and lookahead programmes
Support procurement, construction, and logistical project activities
Ensure compliance with all statutory, health & safety, environmental, and operational requirements
Assist in identifying and mitigating project risks
Promote continuous improvement and best practice across project delivery teams
Support operational troubleshooting alongside internal departments and external contractors
Participate in emergency response exercises and operational resilience activities where required
What We're Looking For
Essential Criteria
Minimum Level 6 qualification in Civil Engineering
Minimum 3 years' experience within the civil engineering sector as part of a project delivery team
Experience in:
Record keeping and reporting
Quality Control / Quality Assurance systems
Health & Safety compliance
Working in safety-critical environments
Data collation and reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong communication, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Full current driving licence and access to transport
Flexibility to support occasional out-of-hours works
Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
Desirable Criteria
Experience within aviation or airport environments
Experience in pavement design and/or construction
Project Management qualification
CSCS, CSR, SafePass or equivalent construction industry card
Experience using AutoCAD, BIM, MS Project, or similar industry software
Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and construction health & safety legislation
Benefits
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Annual leave entitlement of 247.5 hours per annum (25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory NI public holidays, totalling 33 days)
6% employer pension contribution
6-month probationary period
Death in Service benefit:
6 x salary if part of the pension scheme
3 x salary if not part of the pension scheme
Enhanced company policies including absence management and family friendly policies
Flexible Working Policy
Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, wellbeing support, virtual GP access and online health assessments
Employee perks and discount programme
Recognition and wellbeing initiatives
Share Save Scheme (eligibility rules apply)
Why Apply?
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects within a live operational environment
Exposure to complex, high-profile civil engineering schemes
Collaborative and high-performing engineering environment
Long-term career development opportunities
Work that directly contributes to critical infrastructure delivery
We are committed to fostering a culture built on integrity, teamwork, safety, communication, and continuous improvement.
If you are looking to progress your civil engineering career within a dynamic and challenging infrastructure environment, we would like to hear from you.
Benefits:
+ Competitive Benefits
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Engineering DepartmentFull Time | 37.5 Hours per WeekMonday – Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pmSalary: £35,000 – £40,000 + Benefits
We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Project Engineer, Civils to join a high-performing Engineering team and play a key role in delivering major infrastructure projects within a live operational environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic project delivery environment, gaining exposure to complex civil engineering schemes across airside and landside infrastructure settings.
About the Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, Civils, the successful candidate will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of strategically important civil engineering projects.
Projects will include works to:
Runways and taxiways
Aprons and road networks
Utilities infrastructure
Infrastructure reconfiguration and extension projects
Ongoing maintenance and asset improvement schemes
This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate civil engineering projects from planning through to delivery and handover
Support project management activities including programme, quality, safety, environmental, and budget controls
Manage day-to-day contractor coordination and stakeholder communication
Produce and maintain accurate project records, reports, and lookahead programmes
Support procurement, construction, and logistical project activities
Ensure compliance with all statutory, health & safety, environmental, and operational requirements
Assist in identifying and mitigating project risks
Promote continuous improvement and best practice across project delivery teams
Support operational troubleshooting alongside internal departments and external contractors
Participate in emergency response exercises and operational resilience activities where required
What We’re Looking For
Essential Criteria
Minimum Level 6 qualification in Civil Engineering
Minimum 3 years’ experience within the civil engineering sector as part of a project delivery team
Experience in:
Record keeping and reporting
Quality Control / Quality Assurance systems
Health & Safety compliance
Working in safety-critical environments
Data collation and reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong communication, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Full current driving licence and access to transport
Flexibility to support occasional out-of-hours works
Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
Desirable Criteria
Experience within aviation or airport environments
Experience in pavement design and/or construction
Project Management qualification
CSCS, CSR, SafePass or equivalent construction industry card
Experience using AutoCAD, BIM, MS Project, or similar industry software
Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and construction health & safety legislation
Benefits
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Annual leave entitlement of 247.5 hours per annum (25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory NI public holidays, totalling 33 days)
6% employer pension contribution
6-month probationary period
Death in Service benefit:
6 x salary if part of the pension scheme
3 x salary if not part of the pension scheme
Enhanced company policies including absence management and family friendly policies
Flexible Working Policy
Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, wellbeing support, virtual GP access and online health assessments
Employee perks and discount programme
Recognition and wellbeing initiatives
Share Save Scheme (eligibility rules apply)
Why Apply?
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects within a live operational environment
Exposure to complex, high-profile civil engineering schemes
Collaborative and high-performing engineering environment
Long-term career development opportunities
Work that directly contributes to critical infrastructure delivery
We are committed to fostering a culture built on integrity, teamwork, safety, communication, and continuous improvement.
If you are looking to progress your civil engineering career within a dynamic and challenging infrastructure environment, we would like to hear from you.
Benefits:+ Competitive Benefits
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