Senior Principal Engineer

The Aviation team at AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to join our Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Mumbai. The primary purpose of this role is to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and deliver complex airport infrastructure projects across airside and landside environments for clients in the UK Middle East Canada and the United States.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering projects through all stages of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies and option assessments through detailed design and construction support. The role requires strong technical leadership project management expertise and a thorough understanding of aviation engineering standards to ensure safe efficient and compliant airport operations.

• Responsible for technical planning design and delivery of airport airside and landside infrastructure projects across all project phases from feasibility and concept development through detailed design and construction support. Provide subject matter expertise in airport facility development and establish engineering standards specifications and best practices.
• Contribute to business development activities including proposal preparation technical presentations bid support and client engagement initiatives.
• Manage project delivery by developing project schedules resource plans and budget forecasts. Monitor project progress quality risks and overall performance to ensure successful delivery within agreed timelines budget and quality objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aviation regulations industry standards and client requirements including ICAO FAA EASA DGCA and other relevant international and regional standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers designers consultants and contractors fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and technical excellence.
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams within the GTC and across global offices and project stakeholders. Responsible for design reviews value engineering studies constructability assessments and technical assurance processes to optimize project outcomes.
• Review and approve engineering designs calculations reports specifications and technical documentation ensuring accuracy consistency and compliance with project requirements.
• Identify and manage technical operational and project risks while implementing appropriate mitigation strategies to support safe and efficient airport operations.
• Support the continuous improvement of engineering processes technical standards and digital delivery practices across the Aviation business.

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Airport Engineering. Masters degree in Transportation Aviation or Airport Planning (preferred).
• 10-15 years of experience in airport planning airfield design or aviation infrastructure projects. Experience in international airport projects is desirable but not preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations and airport operational requirements.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external contractors.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills expand your expertise and be recognized for the impact you make.

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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