Airport Design Project Leader – Europe Growth & Delivery

ARUP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 85,288 - 119,403; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Private medical insurance

Life, accident and income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking an Associate Director to lead Madrid-based airport design projects within the EIMEA region. The role focuses on guiding multidisciplinary teams on large-scale expansions, securing leadership in the airport design sector, and delivering projects with excellent client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have significant airport design experience, strong team leadership, and a track record in winning high-value bids, with international exposure and Engineering or related

Qualifications

• Significant airport design experience and proven team leadership.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Commercial experience and bidding success.
• International experience preferred.
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Transport Planning, Architecture or related fields.
• Experience in aviation planning, terminal design, operations, logistics, baggage or handling systems.
• Collaborative experience in cross-functional client-facing roles.
• Knowledge of security risk management or aviation security is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on large-scale airport expansion projects.
• Win high-value bids and secure leadership in airport design.
• Ensure excellent project delivery and strong client relationships.
• Develop Spain as a centre of excellence in airport design and foster technical development.

Skills

Airport design

Team leadership

Bid/tender experience

International experience

Client facing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)

Urban/Airport Planning or related

Job description

Arup is seeking an Associate Director to lead Madrid-based airport design projects within the EIMEA region. The role focuses on guiding multidisciplinary teams on large-scale expansions, securing leadership in the airport design sector, and delivering projects with excellent client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have significant airport design experience, strong team leadership, and a track record in winning high-value bids, with international exposure and Engineering or related