Airport Planning Lead (Associate/Director)

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-profile projects

Technical leadership

Career development

Hybrid working

Professional growth

Industry-leading team

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the UK is seeking an Associate or Associate Director Airport Planner to lead major aviation commissions, shaping masterplans and capacity programmes. You’ll guide client relationships, mentor teams, and drive innovative, commercially successful solutions.

The role offers hybrid working from London, Epsom, or other major offices, with opportunities to grow within a respected, international airport planning practice.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in airport planning and development across airfield, terminal, surface access and landside planning.
• Strong knowledge of aviation industry standards and guidance (CAA, EASA, ICAO, IATA).
• Proven leadership of large, multi-disciplinary projects and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex airport planning projects and multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally.
• Direct airport masterplans, aviation strategies, and airfield, terminal and landside studies.
• Drive client workshops, stakeholder engagement and bids to win work.
• Provide technical leadership, risk management and quality assurance across deliverables.
• Mentor colleagues and collaborate across AtkinsRéalis' global aviation network.

Skills

Airport planning

Airfield planning

Terminal planning

Aviation strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Bid leadership

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Postgraduate qualification in air transport

Professional membership in a relevant institution

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in the UK is seeking an Associate or Associate Director Airport Planner to lead major aviation commissions, shaping masterplans and capacity programmes. You’ll guide client relationships, mentor teams, and drive innovative, commercially successful solutions.

The role offers hybrid working from London, Epsom, or other major offices, with opportunities to grow within a respected, international airport planning practice.