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Aviation Technical Director - AtkinsRealis
Software Engineer
Lead complex aviation projects across the UK, driving technical excellence, client engagement, and strategic growth for major airports such as Heathrow and Gatwick, while ensuring regulatory compliance and innovative design solutions.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical design and delivery of large‑scale aviation projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and industry standards.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinating engineering, construction, and regulatory stakeholders to achieve project milestones.
- Drive innovation in airport design, incorporating BIM, advanced CAD workflows, and sustainable solutions.
- Engage with clients, regulators, and partners to secure approvals, manage expectations, and identify new business opportunities.
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, and quality assurance, delivering projects on time and within cost targets.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in aviation engineering and airport project delivery, with a proven track record on major UK airports.
- Strong leadership skills, capable of managing cross‑functional teams and complex stakeholder relationships.
- Deep knowledge of aviation regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices.
- Proficiency in BIM, CAD, and project management tools.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and business development abilities.