Airport Planning Leader – Masterplans & Strategy

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate or Associate Director in Airport Planning to lead major commissions, provide technical leadership and mentor aviation specialists across the UK and internationally.

You will build strong client relationships, drive bid leadership and business development, and guide masterplans and capacity studies, collaborating across our global aviation network to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in airport planning and development across airfield, terminal, and landside planning.
• Knowledge of aviation standards and guidance (CAA, EASA, ICAO, and IATA).
• Degree in a relevant discipline; postgraduate qualification in air transport desirable.
• Strong understanding of airport strategy, development drivers and operational interfaces.
• Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary projects with on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Proven ability to engage at senior client and stakeholder level and manage risk.
• Understanding of commercial, contractual, and financial aspects of consultancy delivery.
• Track record of successful business development, including leading bids and growing client accounts.
• Willingness to travel periodically.

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.
• Collaborate across our global aviation network to share expertise and deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Airport planning

Leadership

Client relationships

Bid leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Postgraduate qualification in air transport

Professional membership

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate or Associate Director in Airport Planning to lead major commissions, provide technical leadership and mentor aviation specialists across the UK and internationally.

You will build strong client relationships, drive bid leadership and business development, and guide masterplans and capacity studies, collaborating across our global aviation network to deliver innovative solutions.