Senior Civil Engineer (Maintenance)

International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:Senior Civil Engineer (Maintenance)ResponsibilitiesTransition / Pre-Opening PhasePrepares, reviews, and maintains civil maintenance SOPs, procedures, inspection checklists, and work instructions for all civil assetsReviews civil design drawings, specifications, as-built documentation, and O&M manuals. Supports civil asset handover from the Constructor, including documentation verification, defect / punch-list tracking, and defect close-out prior to takeoverEstablishes the airside pavement asset register and inspection zones for runway, taxiways, aprons, shoulders, service roads, and associated drainage interfacesDefines pavement inspection regimes and maintenance trigger levels for cracking, joint sealant failure, spalling, raveling, rutting / deformation, surface texture, ponding, FOD risk, rubber deposits, markings, and friction performanceParticipates actively in ORAT activities, including readiness inspections, trial operations, snagging, and defect reportingSupports preparation and updating of maintenance-related inputs to the Aerodrome Manual and other certification documentationPopulates and validates civil asset data, inspection regimes, maintenance tasks, warranty data, and pavement condition records in the CMMSOperational PhaseCarries out routine inspections and condition assessments of airside and landside civil infrastructureManages the airside pavement maintenance program, including pavement inspections, defect prioritization, repair planning, closure coordination, and follow-up of completed worksCoordinates friction monitoring, reviews test results / mu-values, identifies maintenance triggers, and supports planning of rubber removal, surface treatment, or pavement repair works where requiredPlans and supervises preventive and corrective civil maintenance worksCoordinates and monitors outsourced civil maintenance activities, specialist pavement inspection/testing agencies, and civil works contractorsSupports management of defects during the Defect Liability Period (DLP) and warranty periods in coordination with the Head of Civil Works and the Head of Technical Standards & ContractsMaintains accurate CMMS records of inspections, defects, test results, work orders, maintenance activities, and pavement condition trendsProvides technical support to Airport Operations and Safety teams on civil infrastructure, airside work planning, and safe operational handback mattersRequirementsBachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringMaster's degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, or Asset Management is considered an asset7-10 years of professional experience in civil engineering, infrastructure maintenance, pavement engineering, or airport / transport infrastructureDemonstrated experience in pavement condition assessment, defect classification, repair planning, and maintenance programming is requiredExperience in airside pavement maintenance for runway, taxiway, apron, or other heavy-duty pavement areas is strongly preferredExperience in friction monitoring of road or airside pavements is strongly preferredGood knowledge of airside pavement inspection, condition assessment, defect classification, and maintenance programmingStrong understanding of civil infrastructure maintenance, asset lifecycle concepts, and airport operational constraintsProven ability to prepare and manage maintenance SOPs, procedures, inspection regimes, and work instructionsUnderstanding friction monitoring, mu-value interpretation, rubber deposit control, surface texture, pavement markings, drainage, and FOD-related pavement risksVery good command of English and Greek language, both oral and writtenCompetenciesStrong documentation, coordination, contractor management, and technical reporting skillsExcellent analytical, organizational and communication skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentStrong team orientation and goal-driven mindset