Project Manager- aviation

We are recruiting a Project Manager for a leading Tier 1 Infrastructure Contractor delivering critical runway and taxiway rehabilitation frameworks across major commercial and regional UK airports. We are seeking a highly mobile, operationally focused candidate to lead complex, multi-disciplinary airside projects.

This role spans the entire project lifecycle—from assisting our pre-construction teams with technical bid submissions to orchestrating high-speed, live airside delivery. If you have a proven track record in Pavement Quality (PQ) concrete, specialized aviation asphalt surfacing, and Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL), this is your opportunity to own a critical portfolio of national infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Pre-construction & Tendering

• Partner with the Pre-con team to support technical submissions and tender new airfield packages across our airport frameworks.
• Collaborate with planners to develop robust, hyper-precise methodologies and shift schedules.
• Assist estimators in reviewing subcontractor/specialist supply chain quotations to ensure total alignment with strict aviation scopes.

Live Project Delivery

• Lead, organize, and safely execute Spring/Autumn general airfield maintenance and major runway resurfacing campaigns.
• Manage time-critical, high-pressure shift windows (including extensive night shifts) on live runways and taxiways, ensuring zero impact on morning airport operations.
• Oversee a multi-disciplinary site team across PQ concrete placement, high-volume asphalt paving, and technical AGL installation/circuitry.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Requirements:

• True Mobility: This is a framework role. You must have the absolute flexibility to travel and be based at various UK airports for extended periods (potentially months at a time) depending on the project schedule.
• Certifications: Valid UK Driving Licence, CSCS Card (Black Card preferred), SMSTS, and First Aid at Work.
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible and clean to obtain a full Airside Pass (including a 5-year checkable background history).

Experience & Attributes:

• Proven experience working for a Tier 1 or specialized Tier 2 main contractor within a live airside environment.
• Deep technical competency in Marshall Asphalt/SMA surfacing, Pavement Quality (PQ) concrete, and Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) systems.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of coordinating delivery, commercial, and planning teams under tight operational constraints.
• Qualifications such as Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) and Lifting Appointed Person (AP) are highly desirable.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or strong civil engineering background

Working Conditions & Flexibility

Aviation delivery operates 24/7/365. While standard hours are typically Monday to Friday day shifts, you must have the flexibility to work night shifts and weekends to align with strict airport possession windows. Full subsistence, accommodation, and travel allowances are provided for all away-from-home deployments.