Senior Civil Engineer (Maintenance-based in Crete)

GEK Terna · Irákleion

International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:

Senior Civil Engineer - Maintenance (based in Crete)

Responsibilities

Prepares, maintains, and updates civil maintenance SOPs, work instructions, and Aerodrome Manual certification inputs.
Reviews civil design drawings, specifications, as-built documentation, and O&M manuals.
Plans and supervises preventive and corrective civil maintenance works.
Carries out routine inspections and condition assessments of airside and landside civil infrastructure.
Supports civil asset handover from the Constructor through punch-list close-out, managing ongoing DLP and warranty defects.
Establishes the airside pavement asset register and inspection zones across runways, taxiways, aprons, service roads, and drainage interfaces.
Defines pavement inspection regimes, and maintenance trigger levels (e.g., cracking, spalling, FOD risk, mu-values) and reviews friction monitoring results to support pavement repairs and rubber removal activities.
Actively participates in ORAT activities, including readiness inspections, trial operations, snagging, and defect reporting.
Maintains accurate CMMS records of inspections, defects, test results, work orders, maintenance activities, and pavement condition trends.
Manages the airside pavement maintenance program and oversees outsourced contractors and testing agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, or Asset Management is considered an asset
7-10 years of professional experience in civil engineering, infrastructure maintenance, pavement engineering, or airport / transport infrastructure
Demonstrated experience in pavement condition assessment, defect classification, repair planning, and maintenance programming is required
Strong understanding of civil infrastructure maintenance, asset lifecycle concepts, and airport operational constraints
Proven ability to prepare and manage maintenance SOPs, procedures, inspection regimes, and work instructions
Understanding friction monitoring, mu-value interpretation, rubber deposit control, surface texture, pavement markings, drainage, and FOD-related pavement risks
Very good command of English and Greek language, both oral and written

Competencies

Strong documentation, coordination, contractor management, and technical reporting skills.
Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong team orientation and goal-driven mindset