Expression Of Interest Aviation Professionals

Arup; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a strategic leader in airport design within their Cardiff office. This role focuses on leading airport projects while enhancing sustainability in aviation operations. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in aviation planning and design, coupled with relevant qualifications in Engineering or related fields. Arup values diversity and is committed to providing a supportive work environment. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation consultancy or design.
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Transport Planning, or related fields.
• Operational experience in aviation environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on airport expansion projects.
• Support environmental sustainability and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with clients to enhance the passenger experience.

Skills

Aviation planning

Collaborative working

Security risk management

Education

Qualifications in Engineering or related fields

Job description

Overview

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart of over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Opportunities

Are you passionate about creating a more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive future for air travel? We’re inviting expressions of interest from aviation professionals across the UK to be part of our dynamic and growing team. At Arup, our Aviation business is entering an exciting phase of expansion. We’re delivering a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects, from airport planning and terminal design to cutting-edge consultancy and technical services that support resilient, sustainable operations. As a global leader in aviation infrastructure, we work at the intersection of growth and sustainability, helping airports adapt, decarbonise, improve efficiency, and enhance the passenger journey.

Why join us?

• Impactful Work: Help airports adapt, decarbonise, and enhance the passenger experience.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a team that values equity, respect, and belonging.
• Flexible Working: Offices across the UK with hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
• Global Reach, Local Impact: Collaborate with experts across disciplines and geographies.

What we are seeking

• Aviation planning, design, consultancy, or infrastructure delivery within airport or airline environments.
• Airport planning, terminal and facility design, aviation operations, and logistics.
• Operational experience in baggage or material handling systems, airfield and/or terminal operations.
• Collaborative working in diverse, cross-functional teams, often in client-facing roles.
• Relevant qualifications in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical), Transport Planning, Architecture, Urban or Airport Planning—or a closely related field.
• Security risk management, aviation security, political science, international relations, terrorism studies.

Associate Director - Madrid

Arup is recruiting an Airport Design Project Leader for its EIMEA team, based in Madrid, to drive growth and secure leadership in the airport design sector across Spain, Portugal, and key European and Middle Eastern markets. This strategic role involves leading multidisciplinary teams on large-scale airport expansion projects, winning high-value bids, and ensuring excellent project delivery. The leader will also help establish Spain as a centre of excellence in airport design, foster technical development, and build strong client relationships. Candidates must have significant airport design experience, fluency in Spanish and English, proven bidding and team leadership skills, commercial expertise, and preferably international experience. This is an opportunity for a strategic leader passionate about aviation and business growth to shape Arup’s future success in the sector.

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Drina Zupanovic at [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

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