Airport Planner

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

Our client is seeking an experienced Airport Planner to join a multidisciplinary civils and strategic planning team supporting major UK and international airport development projects. This contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex aviation infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and contributing to airport master planning, terminal facility planning and airside spatial planning
• Supporting the development of facility layouts and integrated airport infrastructure solutions
• Conducting capacity analysis and operational assessments across airside and terminal facilities
• Using AutoCAD to produce, revise and develop detailed airport layout drawings and spatial planning models
• Ensuring planning outputs align with CAA, EASA, ICAO, IATA and relevant international regulatory standards
• Working closely with civil engineers, strategic planners and external stakeholders to deliver coordinated solutions
• Providing technical guidance, peer reviews and informal mentorship to junior planners and engineers
• Analysing complex operational data and presenting technical findings clearly to stakeholders

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in airport planning within an airport operator or engineering consultancy environment
• Strong knowledge of airfield planning, terminal spatial dynamics, airport capacity analysis and airport operations
• Hands-on proficiency in AutoCAD for airport layout design and spatial planning visualisations
• Working knowledge of CAA, EASA, ICAO and IATA standards and guidelines
• Experience contributing to aviation infrastructure, airport development or strategic planning projects
• Strong analytical, technical reporting and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and provide effective technical support
• Relevant qualification or professional background in airport planning, aviation, civil engineering or a related discipline

Contract Details:

• Six-month minimum contract opportunity
• Full-time hours of 37.5 hours per week
• Opportunity to support high-profile UK and international airport development projects