Airport Planning Lead - Associate/Director (Hybrid)

AtkinsRéalis; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate or Associate Director Airport Planner to lead major airport planning commissions. You will direct masterplanning, capacity analyses and strategic aviation studies while mentoring a team of aviation specialists.

The role emphasizes client leadership, business development and cross-border collaboration within a global network. The position supports a hybrid working model, with offices in major UK locations and opportunities to influence

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).
• Degree in a relevant discipline; postgraduate in air transport desirable; professional membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex airport planning projects and multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally.
• Build trusted relationships with airport operators, investors, regulators and government stakeholders.
• Lead airport masterplans, aviation strategies, and airfield, terminal and landside planning studies.
• Direct demand forecasting, capacity assessments and operational analyses to inform strategic decisions.
• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance across project deliverables.
• Lead client workshops, stakeholder engagement activities and multidisciplinary reviews.
• Support business development through client engagement, opportunity identification and bid leadership.
• Drive innovation, best practice and continuous improvement within the Airport Planning team.
• Mentor and develop colleagues, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

Skills

Airport planning

Client leadership

Project leadership

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Postgraduate qualification in air transport (desirable)

Professional membership

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate or Associate Director Airport Planner to lead major airport planning commissions. You will direct masterplanning, capacity analyses and strategic aviation studies while mentoring a team of aviation specialists.

The role emphasizes client leadership, business development and cross-border collaboration within a global network. The position supports a hybrid working model, with offices in major UK locations and opportunities to influence