Senior Engineer-Airfield/RWY Systems
Bechtel Corporation
London · posted 19 August 2026
Job type
contract
Location
London, City of London
Category
Engineering
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.
Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.
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
- Quantitative experience in airfield systems design or design management (£150m+ projects) xwzovoh
- 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