We are recruiting on behalf of a leading consultancy for an experienced Senior Project Engineer / Design Manager to join a long-term programme at a major UK Airport. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established design professional with strong airfields experience-particularly in runway and pavement design-to play a central role in a complex and high-profile aviation environment. This is a long term contract with a hybrid option and has been deemed inside IR35.

The Role

As Senior Project Engineer / Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and assuring multidisciplinary design activities across a range of airfield and civil engineering projects. You will interface closely with internal design teams, contractors, airport stakeholders, and project leadership to ensure high-quality, safe, and compliant design delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage design development for airfield infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, and associated civil works. Develop the design brief for external design consultants Seek safe and cost effective design solutions to meet project requirements Oversee design assurance, compliance, and technical quality across all design stages. Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering inputs and ensure integration with operational airport requirements. Monitor, co-ordinate and provide technical input into design changes throughout the construction and handover...