We are working with a specialist organisation delivering complex airport, airfield and air traffic systems across the UK and internationally. They are seeking a Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from design and bid support through installation, commissioning and handover.
The Role
- Provide technical leadership and line management to the engineering and installation team.
- Lead the design and delivery of complex airport and airfield systems, including NAVAIDs, ATC tower systems, meteorological, electrical, communications and civil interfaces.
- Develop technical solutions, drawings, schematics and cable schedules using CAD and Microsoft Visio.
- Act as the primary technical interface for customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Lead commissioning, system integration, testing and site acceptance activities.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and ensure systems meet operational, contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Support bids, procurement, supplier selection and project delivery.
- Ensure compliance with ICAO, UK CAA, EASA, CDM, Health & Safety and Quality Management requirements.
- Mentor engineers and drive engineering best practice and continuous improvement.
About You
- Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Strong electrical engineering background with extensive experience in commissioning, testing and troubleshooting complex systems.
- Strong knowledge of RF engineering, particularly within ATC systems and navigational aids.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Excellent customer and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong CAD and Microsoft Visio capability.
- Knowledge of telecommunications, IT infrastructure and civil engineering interfaces.
- Experience with site management and Health & Safety compliance.
- Knowledge of ICAO, UK CAA, EASA and CDM requirements.
- IEng/CEng or working towards professional registration would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take a technical leadership role within the aviation and air traffic sector, working on complex, safety-critical projects with significant UK and international exposure.