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Senior Engineer-Airfield/Runway Systems - London Heathrow

Senior Engineer-Airfield/Runway Systems - London Heathrow

Swan Recruitment Ltd. • London, London, United Kingdom
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Senior Engineer-Airfield/Runway Systems

London Heathrow - 5 day week at the airport project office on site

Please advise rate sought and availability

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report

Project Overview:

Join us for an extraordinary opportunity:
Be part of a major aviation project in the Greater London area, that will redefine the future of air travel and delivery excellence. We're building a dynamic team to plan and deliver complex, high-impact work, at the heart of one of the region's most innovative and fast-moving developments.
If you're motivated, hands-on, and thrive in the energy of large-scale infrastructure and aviation projects, this is your opportunity to thrive and make a real difference. Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment, where ambition, collaboration, and momentum drive success - and play a pivotal role in delivering transformation projects that will shape the future of aviation.
The project scope includes planning, design, integration and delivery of major airfield infrastructure, buildings, systems and associated periphery infrastructure.

Job Summary:

The Design Manager (Airfield Systems) leads the design management of major airfield systems projects, ensuring designs meet technical, regulatory, safety and value-for-money requirements throughout design, construction and handover.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Lead design management from project inception through delivery and handover
  • Develop and manage project scope and design briefs
  • Manage external design consultants and design & build contractors
  • Ensure compliance with airfield systems standards and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate design changes and support construction and commissioning activities
  • Support statutory Principal Designer duties where applicable
  • Develop and lead the design management team
  • Liaise closely with construction teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Typically 10+ years' experience in airfield systems design or design management (£150m+ projects)
  • Strong knowledge of airfield ground lighting (AGL) and associated systems
  • Chartered Engineer desirable
  • Experience leading small design teams
  • CSCS card and NEC contract knowledge desirable

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of airfield ground lighting (AGL) and associated systems
  • Experience leading small design teams
  • CSCS card and NEC contract knowledge desirable

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.


Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, co/or, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
We're creating a space where all people, including those with disabilities, can advance their careers and optimize their possibilities through a fair and inclusive workplace. If
reasonable adjustments are needed to apply for an open position, please contact us to ensure we can provide an environment where each and every candidate can thrive: accessta-sourcing@bechtel.com Bechtel is a verified company with the Disability Confident Scheme
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