Airside Civil Engineer

NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants, is a company of Royal HaskoningDHV and a globally leading consultancy and engineering firm in the field of airport development. We have a strong international reputation in airport consultancy in all its aspects including design and management of airport developments. With a team of over 200 multinational staff, we work on high-profile projects on behalf of public and private owners, operators, investors, developers and contractors at locations all over the world. We are "the" go-to consultant when it comes to airport consultancy.

One of our key ongoing projects is the Construction Supervision of Terminal 2, Package 1 (Terminal Project) and Package 3 (Airside Project) at the Kuwait International Airport. We are part of a consortium with Foster + Partners, Gulf Consult and Arup, with NACO having key roles since the early project stages (masterplanning), through the design development and now the Construction Supervision.

Construction of this EUR 4bn project started in 2016 with the construction of Terminal 2. This new terminal has an initial capacity of 25 MAP and a GFA of 700,000 SQM. Being the designers for the Package 3 Terminal Airside, which includes 51 narrowbody equivalent aircraft stands, remote stands, apron services, (cross-) taxiways, GSE, cargo and APM tunnels, a consolidation centre and catering building we have now been commissioned for the Construction Supervision for Package 3. Construction of Package 3 started in October 2024 and is due for completion in Q1 2027.

As part of our Construction Supervision team for Package 3 we are looking for an Airside Civil Engineer.

• You will be part of our Airside Construction Supervision team for Package 3, stationed in Kuwait for 2-3 years
• Out of a team of nearly 120 experts on site for Package 3 only, you will be part of the Civil Airside team of 18 experts (aviation specific)
• You will report to the Lead Airside Civil Engineer, and will also work closely together the other Lead and (Senior) Engineers in the Airside Civil Team, as well as with the Inspectors in your team. Besides, you will also support coordination with other Airside Teams to ensure proper Interface Management
• You will review various technical submittals of the Contractor relevant to the airside civil design including design documents, shop drawings, material submissions, etc. to ensure compliance with the specifications and design intent, all in accordance with the Project's quality requirements and document control procedures
• You will actively involve in, and will closely work with the Inspectors in your team to supervise the Construction Works of the Contractor relevant to the Civil Design and Works, ensuring compliance to specifications and quality standards
• Within the boundaries of your scope and responsibility, you will support coordination with the Contractor and other Stakeholders if required

You are a Civil Engineer, who is eager to work on this high-profile Airport development. You combine technical engineering knowledge with construction supervision know-how and skills. Having affinity with contract administration is an advantage. You have at least the following qualifications:

• M Sc / B Sc degree in Civil Engineering – lower degrees will not be accepted. Registration with a professional body for civil engineering will be an advantage
• A minimum of 10 years relevant working experience,of which a minimum of 5 yearshas been in the field of Airport Design & Construction with a specific focus on civil design of aprons, taxiways and runways – less working experience willnot be accepted
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar role as Civil Engineer on airport construction projects, preferably in the Middle East, will be an advantage
• Job specific knowledge and experience in the use and application of relevant airfield design standards such as ICAO and EASA
• You have experience in interacting with the Contractor and Subcontractor representatives to resolve technical issues, as well as interacting with Client and (other) Stakeholders
• Willingness to live and work in Kuwait for 2-3 years

In addition, you have:

• The characteristics of a good team player
• Good interpersonal and communicative skills
• Good command of the English language in writing and presentation
• Good software skills and knowledge of geometric design packages (e.g. AutoCAD, Autodesk / Civil3D, AviPlan, Bluebeam, Aconex or similar software)

• Job in Kuwait in a very international environment for 2-3 years
• To be part of a highly skilled team in a challenging environment
• Being part of the global leading aviation consultancy NACO
• A very good remuneration package

Click the apply button and easilysend us your CV detailing your relevant experience. Please feel free to contact recruiter Max Kapteijn (max.kapteijn@rhdhv.com) for more information.