Principal Engineer

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. Aviation is one of the key focus sectors at AECOM, a business sector which sits within our number one rated global transportation engineering consultancy. Whilst we are already the number one aviation engineering consultancy by revenue globally, we see significant future growth potential as the sector recovers from the downturn induced by the Covid 19 outbreak. AECOM is actively seeking a Principal Aviation Engineer, you will be Performing a wide array of aviation-related pavement and civil infrastructure design, planning, construction support, and client management services for airport clients directly. Job Description In this role, you will deliver and lead on a wide range of civil and aviation engineering projects. Responsibilities include: Working on civil and military airport projects, from large-scale international airports to general aviation airfields, for both owners/operators and contractors under Design & Build contracts. Leading design teams in the coordination, production, and management of multiple projects concurrently. Developing and maintaining strong, positive client relationships. Taking a leading role in the preparation of technical and commercial proposals. Implementing and maintaining project management processes, including quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC). Preparing engineering design reports, project definition documents, construction plans, work programmes, and technical specifications. Contributing to the growth and development of Early Careers team members through mentoring and guidance. About You We’re looking for a candidate who can demonstrate some or all the following skills and experience: Takes full ownership of project deliverables, aligning technical resources and team efforts to meet programme, quality, and budget expectations. Actively supports and mentors’ early careers engineers, providing technical guidance and constructive feedback. Strong communication skills, able to build trust with internal and external stakeholders while representing AECOM with credibility. Proven experience in civil design, planning, and construction support within the airport environment, with exposure to large-scale aviation projects. Detailed knowledge of Civil Aviation standards and recommended practices (ICAO, EASA, CAA, FAA, MAA, etc.). Working knowledge of DMRB and highway civil engineering design and knowledge of drainage design principles. Experience in project management, covering both technical delivery and financial/commercial aspects. Knowledge of and experience with NEC3/4 contracts Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent); Professional qualification: Membership (or approaching) of the Institution of Civil Engineers or similar qualification. Knowledge or experience with Digital Delivery, including BIM and common data environments. Experience using AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D). Knowledge or experience in AviPlan or similar aircraft tracking software We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at #J-18808-Ljbffr