Overview

RPS is currently seeking an Associate Civil Engineer in Aviation. The role allows for hybrid working and can be based at either the Birmingham, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newark or London offices.

What You’ll Be Doing

This is an exciting role for an individual looking to progress their career as an Associate within our industry‑leading aviation infrastructure team, where we have an excellent reputation and a wealth of expertise across all sectors. The individual will report to the Associate Director and will directly manage a design team.

Duties Include

• Collaborate with other Associates within the team, in particular in the Airfield Ground Lighting team
• Liaise with the aviation architectural and building services teams
• Interface with both Airport clients and Contractor clients
• Client facing role, acting as a daily point of contact
• Produce design programmes, reports and specifications and monitor progress
• Manage concurrent projects
• Assist with fee proposals, tender submissions and project interviews

Who We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role you will most likely be experienced in the following:

• Civil engineering and pavement (airfield/ highway) design experience
• Knowledgeable of airfield infrastructure design
• Have an understanding of working in a live airport environment
• Project Management experience
• Experienced in managing multiple projects/ design disciplines
• Have an awareness of commercial and buildability requirements
• Experienced in managing a design team of engineers and technicians (CAD)
• Civil 3D experience/ knowledge
• Knowledgeable in construction materials used in airfield infrastructure
• Knowledge of drainage design
• Experienced in working in the Design and Build environment

Additionally, You Will Preferably Have The Following

• Chartered with Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) with substantial design experience
• Aviation infrastructure design experience using CAP 168, EASA, ICAO and military standards
• An understanding of how an airport operates (airside operations)
• Pavement design using DMG27 and FAA design standards (e.g., FAARFIELD)
• Awareness of Airfield Ground Lighting and airport infrastructure services
• Ability to contribute to fee proposals, tender submission and project interviews
• Knowledge of contracts, e.g. NEC suite of contracts and preparation of tender documents
• Knowledge of commercial and buildability requirements
• Experience of mentoring team members

What’s in it for you?

We’re an accredited training provider offering qualifications from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring. We support learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway put you in the driving seat of your career, with support as far as you want to go.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard. We’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.

What happens next?

If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond within three working days.

RPS, a Tetra Tech Company. Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries, Tetra Tech is a leading global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS offers market‑leading development and project opportunities.