Aviation Technical Director: Airport Planning Leader

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Aviation Technical Director to lead our Airport Planning and Airfield Civil Engineering team in the UK. You will drive technical leadership, client relationships and programme delivery across major airport projects including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Dublin.

The role requires an experienced leader with a track record in aviation, capacity planning, sustainability and resilience, and a passion for developing people.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Airport Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Aviation Management or related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution desired.
• Proven track record leading major airport development programmes from planning to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Airport Planning and Airfield Civil Engineering team, setting direction and enabling high performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with airport operators and aviation stakeholders as a trusted advisor.
• Provide technical leadership across a portfolio of airport projects, ensuring high-quality, innovative solutions.
• Guide development from concept through delivery across planning, airside, landside and civil engineering designs.
• Identify and secure new opportunities to grow AtkinsRéalis' aviation business.

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Aviation Technical Director to lead our Airport Planning and Airfield Civil Engineering team in the UK. You will drive technical leadership, client relationships and programme delivery across major airport projects including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Dublin.

The role requires an experienced leader with a track record in aviation, capacity planning, sustainability and resilience, and a passion for developing people.