Expression Of Interest Aviation Professionals

ARUP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 85,288 - 119,403; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Private medical insurance

Life, accident and income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking an Associate Director to lead Madrid-based airport design projects within the EIMEA region. The role focuses on guiding multidisciplinary teams on large-scale expansions, securing leadership in the airport design sector, and delivering projects with excellent client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have significant airport design experience, strong team leadership, and a track record in winning high-value bids, with international exposure and Engineering or related

Qualifications

• Significant airport design experience and proven team leadership.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Commercial experience and bidding success.
• International experience preferred.
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Transport Planning, Architecture or related fields.
• Experience in aviation planning, terminal design, operations, logistics, baggage or handling systems.
• Collaborative experience in cross-functional client-facing roles.
• Knowledge of security risk management or aviation security is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on large-scale airport expansion projects.
• Win high-value bids and secure leadership in airport design.
• Ensure excellent project delivery and strong client relationships.
• Develop Spain as a centre of excellence in airport design and foster technical development.

Skills

Airport design

Team leadership

Bid/tender experience

International experience

Client facing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)

Urban/Airport Planning or related

Job description

Role Overview

Associate Director – Madrid, Airport Design Project Leader – EIMEA team. Responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams on large‑scale airport expansion projects across Spain, Portugal and selected European/Middle Eastern markets. Must drive business growth, secure leadership, win high‑value bids and ensure excellent project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on large‑scale airport expansion projects.
• Win high‑value bids and secure leadership in the airport design sector.
• Ensure excellent project delivery and strong client relationships.
• Develop Spain as a centre of excellence in airport design and foster technical development.

Qualifications

• Significant airport design experience and proven team leadership.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Commercial experience and bidding success.
• International experience preferred.
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical), Transport Planning, Architecture, Urban/Airport Planning or closely related fields.
• Experience in aviation planning, terminal design, operations, logistics, baggage or material handling systems.
• Collaborative experience in diverse, cross‑functional teams in client‑facing roles.
• Knowledge of security risk management, aviation security or related areas is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable pay.
• Profit share participation.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life, accident and income protection insurance.
• Access to flexible benefits supporting health, wellbeing, learning and growth.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Arup is committed to supporting candidates with reasonable adjustments. Contact Drina Zupanovic at [e-mail] for assistance.