Airport Planner

AECOM; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working model

Technical practice networks and AECOM"

Volunteering days

Well-being programmes and flexible pay

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an engineer for Airport Planning & Advisory in Basingstoke and London to design sustainable airport solutions across the UK and Europe.

You will work on runways, terminals, and airside facilities, producing drawings, reports, and simulations, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and attending client meetings. AECOM supports hybrid working and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Air Transport Management or Airport Planning.
• Solution-oriented mindset, unafraid to challenge the status quo and propose innovative ideas.
• Proactive attitude towards learning and professional development.
• Experience in airport master planning, terminal or airside spatial planning, capacity analysis or terminal facilities planning.
• Knowledge of Civil Aviation regulatory and industry standards (ICAO, EASA, CAA, FAA, IATA).
• Knowledge of airfield and terminal facility simulation and modelling.

Responsibilities

• Design airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, terminals, vehicle service roads, aeronautical ground lighting and signage, navigational aids, drainage improvements, utility relocation, protection, and pavement rehabilitation.
• Produce drawings, reports, calculations, simulations and presentations.
• Investigate: undertake site asset condition inspections, report findings to enable capital project planning.
• Organise: take ownership and demonstrate responsibility for delivery of tasks, aligning with programme and budgets.
• Collaborate: work with multidisciplinary design teams and attend client meetings to discuss designs.
• Assure: perform self‑checking of deliverables, participate in design review processes and uphold AECOM Quality Assurance procedures.

Skills

Airport planning

Civil engineering

AutoCAD

AviPlan

Civil 3D

Regulatory standards

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Airport Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

AviPlan

Civil 3D

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: UK - Basingstoke

Company Description

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. We partner with clients to solve complex challenges and build lasting impacts for communities worldwide.

Job Description

Join the Airport Planning & Advisory team in Basingstoke & London to design sustainable airport solutions across the UK and Europe.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Design airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, terminals, vehicle service roads, aeronautical ground lighting and signage, navigational aids, drainage improvements, utility relocation, protection, and pavement rehabilitation.
• Produce drawings, reports, calculations, simulations and presentations.
• Investigate: undertake site asset condition inspections, report findings to enable capital project planning.
• Organise: take ownership and demonstrate responsibility for delivery of tasks, aligning with programme and budgets.
• Collaborate: work with multidisciplinary design teams and attend client meetings to discuss designs.
• Assure: perform self‑checking of deliverables, participate in design review processes and uphold AECOM Quality Assurance procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Air Transport Management or Airport Planning.
• Solution‑oriented mindset, unafraid to challenge the status quo and propose innovative ideas.
• Proactive attitude towards learning and professional development.
• Experience in airport master planning, terminal or airside spatial planning, capacity analysis or terminal facilities planning.
• Knowledge of Civil Aviation regulatory and industry standards (ICAO, EASA, CAA, FAA, IATA).
• Good knowledge/experience of AutoCAD and AviPlan; Civil 3D or similar desirable.
• Knowledge of airfield and terminal facility simulation and modelling.

Benefits

The company offers a range of core and personalised benefits, including:

• Career development opportunities
• Hybrid working model for work‑life balance
• Technical practice networks and AECOM University
• Volunteering days
• Well‑being programmes and flexible compensation

Equal Opportunity

AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations where needed.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All new employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.