Airport Master Planner (Contract) | Airside & Terminal

Matchtech Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group seeks an experienced Airport Planner to join a multidisciplinary civils and strategic planning team. You will contribute to major UK and international airport development projects, leading master planning, terminal planning and airside layouts.

The role requires strong AutoCAD skills, knowledge of CAA/EASA/ICAO/IATA standards and the ability to translate complex data for stakeholders. A six-month, full-time contract offers exposure to high-profile aviation schemes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in airport planning within operators or consultancies.
• Knowledge of airfield planning, terminal dynamics and capacity analysis.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for airport layout design and spatial planning visuals.
• Familiarity with international aviation standards (CAA/EASA/ICAO/IATA).

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to airport master planning and terminal facility planning.
• Develop facility layouts and integrated airport infrastructure solutions.
• Perform capacity analyses and operational assessments across facilities.
• Produce and refine airport layout drawings in AutoCAD.
• Ensure outputs align with relevant regulatory standards and guidance.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Present findings clearly to stakeholders with data-driven insights.

Skills

Airport planning

Capacity analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Airport planning degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Matchtech Group seeks an experienced Airport Planner to join a multidisciplinary civils and strategic planning team. You will contribute to major UK and international airport development projects, leading master planning, terminal planning and airside layouts.

The role requires strong AutoCAD skills, knowledge of CAA/EASA/ICAO/IATA standards and the ability to translate complex data for stakeholders. A six-month, full-time contract offers exposure to high-profile aviation schemes.