Job Description

Date:

24 Apr 2025

Location:

London Stansted Airport, GB

Company:

MAG


Summary
Airfield Engineering Asset Project Engineer Based at London Stansted Airport Permanent Role Salary 51,093 Why MAG?

Every year, London Stansted Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 190 destinations across the globe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, London Stansted Airport supports over 11,600 jobs onsite and generates around 7.75bn each year for the region.


Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.


At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

You'll also have access to some great benefits including:

Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 8%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free parking
Subsidised public transport
Huge range of company discounts
2 volunteering days per year
Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Care Concierge service

The role

We are seeking an Airfield Project Asset Engineer to help ensure the technical excellence, safety, and long-term performance of our airfield engineering systems. This critical role supports the planning, delivery, and optimisation of capital projects and ongoing maintenance across the airfield environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Provide technical expertise across a wide range of Airfield Engineering assets. Support Capital Delivery teams with design input and technical assurance for upcoming projects. Collaborate with operational teams to provide ongoing engineering support. Gather and analyse technical data to inform system design and project development. Plan and oversee Airfield Engineering isolations in the capacity of a Senior Authorised Person. Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning of new assets. Prepare clear and comprehensive handover documentation for Airfield Engineering projects. Assist in defining and reviewing technical specifications for new engineering works. Support the planning and execution of a proactive, risk-based maintenance programme. Use reliability and availability metrics to drive continuous improvement in asset performance. Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and MAG safety protocols, championing a strong safety culture. What will make you successful in the role?

In order to be successful in this role, you will:
Hold a City & Guilds NVQ Level 3, ONC, or HNC in Electrical Engineering. Be recognised as a Subject Matter Expert in Airfield Engineering assets. Have full, assessed knowledge of STAL Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs) up to Approved Person (Electrical) level. Have completed the Performance Improvement Skills module. Meet the requirements of the relevant competence assessment process. Demonstrate strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, schedule, and manage your own work and/or that of a team to deliver high performance. Actively apply learning and continuously seek ways to improve processes and outcomes. Show drive and decisiveness, with a focus on achieving results and maintaining high standards despite challenges. Be proficient in Maximo, with a working knowledge of scheduling, resource planning, and competency tracking. Demonstrate capability through formal training, apprenticeship, or practical experience to carry out the required tasks effectively in an airport environment. Maintain professional standards at all times, including appearance, in line with MAG uniform policy.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.


We're also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.


As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.


You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women's Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity