AtkinsRéalis

Senior/Principal Airport Civil Engineer

AtkinsRéalis
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering solutions for airport infrastructure, including airfield and infrastructure design, project lifecycle management, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, mentor junior staff, and deliver high-quality design deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Airfield And Infrastructure Design ExperienceChartered Or Incorporated Status With ICEKnowledge Of Airport Or Highways Pavement DesignStrong Communication And Stakeholder Engagement SkillsExperience Leading Engineering Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead civil engineering solutions for airport infrastructure projects through all project lifecycle stages
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated, efficient and sustainable airport infrastructure solutions
  • Provide technical leadership, technical assurance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians
  • Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, specifications, drawings and design packages
  • Build and maintain relationships with airport operators, clients, stakeholders and project partners
  • Contribute to innovation, continuous improvement, emerging technologies and best practice
  • Identify opportunities to improve project outcomes and deliver additional value
  • Work on airfield pavements, taxiways, apron developments, terminal-related infrastructure, drainage, highways and landside developments
  • Support feasibility, master planning, design, construction and operational handover
  • Contribute to major expansion projects, airfield upgrades and long-term asset management initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Airfield and infrastructure design experience, including successful delivery of schemes from concept to detailed design
  • A degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE or an equivalent institution OR extensive experience and the ability to become chartered within 12 months
  • Knowledge of Airport or Highways pavement design, materials specification and maintenance
  • Appreciation of UK and international pavement design methods
  • Experience leading engineering teams in delivering high-quality design deliverables
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to build client relationships and support work-winning activities
  • Ability to prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals
  • Willingness to learn and proactive problem-solving approach
  • Ability to work collaboratively within diverse project teams
  • Security clearance may be required; relevant clearance must be obtained if necessary
  • Security vetting may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salaries
  • Employee rewards
  • Tailored benefits supporting health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Hybrid working culture
  • Flexible holiday allowances
  • Family friendly, inclusive employment policies
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Employee resource groups
  • Disability Confident interview commitment for applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria

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Hard Skills
Civil Engineering DegreeTechnical Report PreparationDesign Package DevelopmentPavement DesignMaterials SpecificationProject Lifecycle ManagementFeasibility StudiesMaster PlanningTechnical AssuranceContinuous Improvement
Soft Skills
MentoringProactive Problem-SolvingCollaborationClient Relationship BuildingStakeholder Engagement
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered EngineerIncorporated Engineer
Industry Keywords
Airport InfrastructureHighwaysAirfield PavementsDrainageLandside DevelopmentsProject PartnersInnovationBest PracticeSecurity ClearanceUK Residency