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Principal Engineer, Aerodrome Planning & Development
DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractContractPosted2026-09-22Close dateNot specifiedExperienceNot specifiedSourceUgandan Jobline
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Uganda Civil Aviation Authority is hiring a Principal Engineer, Aerodrome Planning & Development to lead and deliver airport infrastructure projects including master planning, facility planning, capacity and demand analysis, design, and supervision of aerodrome development initiatives. The role is based in Entebbe, Uganda, on a contract basis and closes on 30 September.
- Senior engineering role leading aerodrome planning and infrastructure projects
- Based at Entebbe International Airport under UCAA
- Contract position with application deadline of 30 September
- Involves master planning, feasibility studies, and project supervision
- Requires coordination with consultants, contractors, and government authorities
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Job Title:
Principal Engineer, Aerodrome Planning & Development
Organisation:
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority
Duty Station:
Entebbe, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is a corporate body responsible for regulation of civil aviation in the country. It manages Entebbe International Airport (EIA) and thirteen (13) other upcountry aerodromes. UCAA carries out its work in conformity with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
Job
Summary
- This position exists to contribute to and/or leads the delivery of projects; including master planning, Airport facility planning, capacity and demand analysis, design, and supervise the implementation of aerodrome infrastructure development initiatives.
- Key Duties and
Responsibilities
- Business Planning and budgeting process.
- Review the departmental business plans for development of the airports in a manner that fully responds to the needs of the air transportation system, budgets and reviews.
- Project Management Process
- Liaise with other departments to develop projects concepts for the presentation for the projects’ committee’s approval.
- Engage in feasibility studies and preparation of detailed cost implications for each project by applying best practice Accounting PRINCIPALs.
- Ensure that Environmental, Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is undertaken for each major project
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation of projects spending against the milestones and prepare progress reports in liaison with Contract Managers.
- Review all projects documentations in Aerodrome Engineering planning and Development.
- Review specifications on each project for use in monitoring and evaluation and sourcing of funding.
- Supervise cooperative efforts of consultants and construction contractors and End-users to ensure that they fulfil the conditions of the approved design contracts.
- Comply with the Procurement and Disposal of Assets requirements.
- Engage in preparation and updating aerodrome masterplans.
- Projects Compliance
- Review, examine and prepare documentation for acceptance of the approving authorities in accordance with the existing legal framework (among the approving authorities are UCAA, Local Authorities, Ministry of Works and Transport – Department of Public Structures, NEMA etc.).
- Human Resources Management
- Review the identified training and development needs of section staff and ensure that they are included in the training budget.
- Provide on the job training to staff in the department.
- Engage in the attraction, retention, development and motivation of high caliber staff.
- Manage staff performance and ensure that set targets are attained.
- Effectively supervise staff to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks within the set time limits.
- Ensure that staff in the section follow all UCAA procedures and regulations.
- Qualifications, Skills and
Experience
Deadline: 30
- Essential
- in either; infrastructure planning, feasibility studies, or infrastructure designs, three (3) of which should have been obtained at a senior level in a reputable organization.
- AGE: 35 to 55 years.
- Must be a member of Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) and registered with Uganda Engineer’s Registration Board (ERB).
- Leadership Training.
- Knowledge
- Knowledge of relevant ICAO SARPs.
- b) knowledge of Engineering software like CAD and Project Management software.
- SPECIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- The candidate must be able to demonstrate the following;
- Strong problem-diagnosis and problem-solving skills.
- He/she must be a very adaptable and resilient person.
- The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication, and presentation skills.
- He/she should have strong conceptual and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- He/she should have good Interpersonal relationship and networking skills.
- He/she should have a high level of emotional intelligence.
- The candidate should embody the UCAA core values and be able to influence the desired behavior.
- He/she should have the ability to negotiate with high-profile stakeholders.
- IMPORTANT TO NOTE
- Should be persons of high and unquestionable integrity and needless to emphasize any reported cases of questionable integrity both before and after interview as well as post appointment will lead to his/her cancellation from the process or termination of Employment.
- How to Apply:
- Type-written applications with detailed CVs and copies of academic certificates and transcripts with the Job reference number clearly marked at the top left-hand corner of the envelope should be sent to the address below, before close of business – 30th September 2026.
- Please indicate your (daytime) phone contact.
- THE DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION
- UGANDA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (HEAD OFFICE),
- ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,
- BOX 5536
- KAMPALA
- UCAA is an equal opportunity employer. It is the duty of the applicant to ensure that his/her application is received by the indicated date.
- Late applications will not be entertained under any circumstances.
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- September 2026
- NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Requirements
- A master’s degree in Aeronautical, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a recognized academic institution.
- An honors bachelor’s degree in either; Aeronautical, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a recognized academic institution.
- At least seven (7) years’ relevant working
Education
- postgraduate degree
- Work Hours: 8
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