Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.  

Where will you be working? 

Aviation- Our Aviation team works across a wide range of specialist civil, mechanical and electrical engineering works including major international airports, regional airports and RAF airfields.  

Want to come and be a part of it? 

What will you be doing?

Operational Leadership

• Oversee day‑to‑day site operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to required standards.
• Coordinate multiple contractors, suppliers, and engineering teams working on airside or landside projects.
• Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders, including airport authorities, ATC, operations, and project managers.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with airport safety rules, CAA/EASA regulations, and site permits.
• Lead daily briefings, toolbox talks, and safety audits.
• Manage access control, permits-to-work, RAMS reviews, and airside vehicle/plant compliance.
• Respond to and investigate incidents, hazards, and near misses.

Work Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and manage work schedules around operational constraints (e.g., runway closures, NOTAM windows, night shifts).
• Ensure resources, plant, and materials are available when required.
• Coordinate with airport ops on possession times and restricted areas.

Quality Management

• Ensure installation, maintenance, and construction activities meet technical specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct inspections, commissioning checks, and verify completion documentation.
• Maintain records, drawings, redlines, and as‑built information.

Contractor & Workforce Management

• Supervise site teams, subcontractors, and technical specialists.
• Verify competencies, training, and airside qualifications.
• Manage performance, productivity, and adherence to site procedures.

Stakeholder Communication

• Liaise with airlines, airport operations, engineering departments, and emergency services as needed.
• Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, safety, and compliance.
• Represent the site in coordination meetings and runway possession briefings.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify operational, safety, and technical risks early.
• Implement mitigation plans and escalate issues when required.
• Monitor weather, operational impacts, and airport notices affecting work.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily site logs, risk assessments, permits, and change requests.
• Produce progress reports, H&S reports, and close‑out packs.
• Ensure accurate completion of work packs, ITPs, and commissioning records.

Resource & Asset Control

• Manage site equipment, plant, and materials.
• Ensure correct storage, calibration, and airport-approved handling processes (especially for AGL equipment).

Continuous Improvement

• Identify operational efficiencies and opportunities to improve safety, quality, and delivery.
• Support audits, learning reviews, and process improvements.

What you’ll bring

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant engineering or construction-related degree (e.g., Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Aviation Engineering).
• Site Management or Construction Certifications, such as:
• SMSTS / SSSTS
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
• CSCS card or equivalent competency card.
• Full UK Driving Licence (often required for airside vehicle operation).
• RAMS and Permit-to-Work training (airport or company specific).
• First Aid Training (desirable on many aviation sites).

Optional but advantageous:

• ICAO / EASA / CAA familiarity certifications
• AGL-specific training (if working with airfield ground lighting)
• Prince2 / project management qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of airport operations, airside rules, and safety protocols.
• Ability to oversee airside construction, maintenance, and engineering works.
• Knowledge of CAA/EASA, ICAO, and local airport regulations.
• Competency in interpreting technical drawings, AGL layouts, construction schematics, and work packs.
• Skilled in site coordination, contractor supervision, and work sequencing in controlled environments.
• Experience working within NOTAM windows, runway closures, and operational constraints.
• Good understanding of quality assurance, ITPs, and commissioning processes.
• Proficiency with site reporting tools, digital forms, and project management software.

Leadership & Management Skills

• Strong team leadership and ability to manage multidisciplinary contractors and engineers.
• Effective decision-making under operational pressure.
• Excellent stakeholder communication with airport ops, ATC, engineers, and project teams.
• Ability to manage shift teams, night works, and rotating schedules.
• Conflict resolution and strong people-management capability.

Safety & Compliance Skills

• Deep understanding of H&S legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Ability to lead safety briefings, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
• Strong enforcement of airside safety rules, access control, and vehicle/plant compliance.
• Experience managing high‑risk environments (runways, taxiways, live aprons).

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Skilled in producing site plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Ability to manage tight possession windows and coordinate work with airport operations.
• Capable of maintaining detailed site logs, progress reports, and handover packs.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation control.

Personal Attributes

• Calm under pressure and able to work in time‑critical environments.
• Strong situational awareness in active airfield zones.
• Proactive, assertive, and pragmatic problem solver.
• High level of professionalism and responsibility.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and outside of work, some of which include; 

• Matched or contributory pension scheme 
•  Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders 
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s retail discounts 
• Life Assurance 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity or paternity leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Online GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year  

In addition, this role offers;

• Discretionary bonus scheme 
• Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us! 

Please note: Occasionally, we may close job adverts before the stated closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. 

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of our hiring process. Some of our roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of our induction. 

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