Airfield Engineer - open to experience level

Location
Madrid, Spain
Country
Spain
Contract type
Permanent
Work pattern
Variable Hours, Part Time, Full Time
Market
Transport
Discipline
Civil, Aviation
Job ref
12978
Recruiter contact
Ainsley Anstess

Location: Madrid
Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 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, you’re 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 sometimes at short notice

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.

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Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at
[email protected]
and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Competitive annual leave
Pension scheme
Life insurance
An annual professional institution subscription
Private medical insurance
Optional benefits via salary sacrifice (restaurant voucher/transport card/day care voucher)
Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive
Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5
Annual bonus scheme
Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources
Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities
The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our
social outcomes