Airport Planner

Scale Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Scale Careers is seeking an emerging Airport Planner to join its London Aviation team. You will contribute to planning and design of major airport environments, developing terminal layouts in Revit and collaborating with senior planners and designers to balance passenger experience with operations.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years' experience in aviation or airport planning, strong design and communication skills, and a genuine interest in developing a long-term specialism within aviation and

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' professional experience in aviation or airport design and planning.
• Strong Revit proficiency essential for project delivery.
• Ability to interpret briefs and translate requirements into spatial solutions.
• Experience working in large, collaborative design teams is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and design of major airport projects in the UK and abroad.
• Develop terminal layouts and spatial planning in Revit.
• Assist with airport planning studies across design stages.
• Coordinate with architecture, structural, MEP and consultants.
• Produce drawings and planning information for reviews.

Skills

Architectural design

Spatial planning

Coordination across disciplines

Passenger terminal planning

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Architecture / built‑environment qualification

Tools

Revit

Job description

A globally recognised architecture and design practice is looking for an Airport Planner to join its growing London Aviation team. You would be joining an established international practice with an extensive portfolio of major airport and passenger terminal projects around the world. Working alongside experienced aviation architects, planners and designers, you would contribute to the planning and design of complex airport environments, developing solutions that balance passenger experience, operational requirements and efficient terminal design. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–4 years' relevant experience who wants to specialise further within aviation and build their career within a highly regarded global airport design team.

Job Description

• Support the planning and design of major airport and passenger terminal projects in the UK and internationally
• Develop terminal layouts and spatial planning solutions within Revit
• Assist with airport planning studies across different stages of design
• Consider passenger journeys, flows and operational requirements when developing terminal layouts
• Support the planning of key airport functions, including arrivals, departures, security, baggage, gates and passenger processing areas
• Work closely with senior airport planners, architects and designers to develop coordinated design solutions
• Produce drawings, diagrams, presentations and planning information for client and project reviews
• Develop and maintain accurate Revit models throughout the design process
• Coordinate airport planning requirements with architectural, structural, MEP and specialist consultant teams
• Assist with the analysis and development of different planning options and scenarios
• Participate in internal design reviews, workshops and client presentations
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the London studio and wider international aviation teams
• Support projects across multiple stages while developing a broader understanding of airport design, operations and passenger experience

Key Skills

• Approximately 2–4 years' professional experience, ideally within aviation or airport design and planning
• Previous experience working on airport, terminal or aviation-related projects is strongly preferred
• Strong Revit proficiency is essential, with the role and project delivery based in Revit
• Good architectural design and spatial planning ability
• An understanding of passenger terminal planning and the different operational functions within an airport would be advantageous
• Ability to interpret complex briefs and translate operational requirements into effective spatial solutions
• Strong drawing, presentation and visual communication skills
• Good understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination
• Comfortable working within large and collaborative project teams
• Strong communication skills and willingness to engage with different disciplines and stakeholders
• Organised approach with the ability to work across multiple tasks and deadlines
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term specialism within aviation and airport planning
• Architecture, interior architecture, planning or another relevant built‑environment qualification would be beneficial

This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging Airport Planner to develop their career within one of the world's leading aviation design environments. You would gain exposure to complex international airport projects, learn from highly experienced aviation specialists and become part of a collaborative London team with access to a much wider global aviation network. With projects delivered in Revit, the position would particularly suit someone who combines strong digital capability with a genuine interest in how airports operate and how thoughtful planning can improve the passenger experience.