Associate Civil Engineer (Aviation)

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.

About The Design Business:

RPS Design Division delivers projects across multiple, niche sectors from residential housing developments, logistics, retail, aviation, healthcare, education, advanced manufacturing, data centres, energy and more as we strive to achieve the right balance between form and function when faced with competing priorities around sustainability, materiality, cost and constructability. Digitalisation is at the core of our delivery model allowing our clients and their stakeholders to really experience our designs right from project concept stage and through drawing on expertise spanning decades, industries and disciplines, we assist clients to harmonise design drivers through inspired engineering, architecture and development services.

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, offering a wealth of expertise within the in 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 for example 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 – 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 puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported 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 to you 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 on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

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