Senior Project Engineer Airfield Systems

Requisition ID:  301222

- Relocation Authorized:  None
- Grade: 27
- Position to be Panel Interviewed?  Yes
- Telework Type:  Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Crawley
- Employee Referral Amount:

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## Project Overview:

This role supports a major aviation capital programme delivered within a live operational airport environment, with a focus on regulatory, statutory and consent assurance during the construction phase.

## Job Summary:

The Senior Project Engineer (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 the wider project team and CDM Advisor discharge the clients statutory duties as a Principal Designer (where applicable)
- Develop and lead the associated 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 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the technical and regulatory requirements related to Aerodrome Systems such as Navigational Aids or Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL)
- Knowledge and experience of leading the design delivery of airfield ground lighting (AGL), airfield systems and associated airfield infrastructure
- Knowledge and experience of aerodrome design standards
- Experience of coordinating design and multi-discipline engineering resources with a particular
- focus on airfield systems and electrical engineering
- Chartered Engineer desirable
- Experience leading small design teams
- CSCS card and NEC contract knowledge desirable

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