Flexible Aviation Program Leader: Airport Masterplanning

Arup; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Profit sharing programme

Modern Copenhagen office

Global aviation network access

Job summary

Arup in Copenhagen is seeking an experienced Aviation Project Leader to guide complex airport and aviation infrastructure programmes from planning through delivery. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with airport owners and operators, and shape strategic delivery across Denmark and the Nordic region, delivering high‑impact projects with safety, quality and collaboration at the core.

Join a global network and contribute to shaping resilient, sustainable aviation infrastructure for

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience leading complex aviation projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record as Project Leader/Design Manager/Programme Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience with airport owners, operators, designers or contractors.
• Strong understanding of airport planning, terminal projects, airside projects, or aviation infrastructure delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to build, motivate and lead diverse project teams.
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Professional fluency in Danish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary aviation projects and programmes.
• Act as Project Leader and/or Design Manager on complex assignments.
• Develop project delivery strategies and execution plans.
• Build, structure and lead high-performing project teams.
• Coordinate specialists across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Act as trusted advisor to airport clients and stakeholders.
• Support business development, bidding and client engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Aviation sector knowledge

Education

Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Arup in Copenhagen is seeking an experienced Aviation Project Leader to guide complex airport and aviation infrastructure programmes from planning through delivery. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with airport owners and operators, and shape strategic delivery across Denmark and the Nordic region, delivering high‑impact projects with safety, quality and collaboration at the core.

Join a global network and contribute to shaping resilient, sustainable aviation infrastructure for