Aviation Consultant

Ifairworthy; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Private healthcare

Life insurance

In-house training

Great work-life balance

Opportunities to travel

Job summary

Egis, a leading global consultancy, is recruiting an Aviation Consultant for the aviation business unit (formerly Helios). You will bring experience in operational, technical or managerial roles within airports or ATM settings or as an air traffic controller, along with a numerate degree.

You will work on projects for airports, ANSPs, governments and international bodies, leading bids and delivering across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational, technical or managerial role within an airport or ATM setting or as an air traffic controller.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a numerate discipline with a preference for engineering, science, or aviation-related subjects.

Responsibilities

• Take projects through the full lifecycle from uncovering the initial opportunity to bid preparation and delivery to meet client expectations.
• Deliver consultancy services across aviation and UK businesses, working with airports, ATM providers, regulators and other international institutions.
• Collaborate in small project teams with a flat structure and manage your own career and time with significant autonomy.
• Travel within the UK and overseas as part of business development, client engagement and project delivery.
• Produce high quality outputs, reports and knowledge sharing to support repeat business and client satisfaction.

Skills

Air traffic management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in numerate discipline

Job description

Aviation Consultant

Egis is a leading global consultancy firm in the fields of architecture, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our almost 25,000 employees operate across over 70 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting‑edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

This role will sit in our aviation business unit (previously trading as Helios), where our team of aviation experts provide consultancy services to numerous clients around the world. We work with major airports, air navigation service providers, governments bodies, regulatory bodies and other international institutions in areas including air traffic management, urban air mobility and airport operations - improving efficiency and safety, and advising on policy, strategy and improvement.

Please click the following links to read more about our work as consultants and to read about some of our recent consulting projects:

https://www.egis-group.com/sectors/aviation

https://www.egis-group.com/projects?sector=Aviation

Job Description

To meet the growing demand for our services, we are looking to recruit high calibre individuals with a range of expertise and experience and a keen interest in aviation. You will already have experience in an operational, technical or managerial role within an airport or ATM setting or as an air traffic controller in either a civil or military environment. As well as utilising your experience, you will be keen to work on wider consultancy projects and other activities in our rapidly growing aviation and UK businesses. We are looking for individuals who can use their expertise to take projects through the entire lifecycle from uncovering the initial opportunity all the way through bid preparation and delivery to ensure our customers' expectations are met and exceeded.

We have a flat collegiate structure and work in small project teams where our philosophy is to encourage you to manage your own career and time. You'll have far more autonomy than our competitors offer, and, in return, we ask that you deliver high quality work and ensure that our clients continue to come back to us (currently 80% of our work is repeat business!). As part of the business development, extensive client engagement and delivery focused nature of the role, you should expect to travel both within the UK and overseas.

The consultancy environment can be challenging and fast paced with opportunities emerging at very short notice that will require a flexible, agile approach to delivering excellence in consultancy services to meet client requirements. We crunch a lot of data, write a lot of reports, share our learning and knowledge with each other and really get to know our clients. If this sounds like a challenge that appeals to you, we would love to speak with you to understand how you can fit into our team.

In return we offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits including:

• discretionary bonus
• pension
• private healthcare
• life insurance
• in house training
• a great work/life balance
• opportunities to travel

Note this role can be based in either our Farnborough or Manchester office.

Qualifications

To become a member of the Egis Team, the ideal candidate must be able to manage and deliver a wide range of complex air traffic management and airspace projects working in close collaboration with our diverse clients and stakeholders. A background as an air traffic controller within either a civil or military environment or a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a numerate discipline with a preference for engineering, science, or aviation-related subjects is essential.

To succeed in this fast‑paced consultancy environment, you will also need to demonstrate a proactive mindset and a strong drive to see projects through to completion. To achieve this, exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills are critical.

You will also need to excel at problem‑solving, applying strong critical thinking skills to complex challenges, genuine enthusiasm for client engagement - whether through workshops, training sessions, one‑to‑one meetings, or informal networking over coffee.

Additional Information

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Egis, we are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a diverse organisation. Egis appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at Egis, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone's contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for Egis, you will be included, listened to and respected.