Expression Of Interest Aviation Professionals

Arup; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and design firm in the UK is seeking aviation professionals to join their expanding team. You will be involved in diverse projects that enhance airport operations and the passenger experience. The ideal candidates will have a background in aviation planning, terminal design, or relevant engineering disciplines. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a chance to contribute to sustainable aviation practices.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Expertise in aviation planning, design, consultancy, or infrastructure delivery.
• Experience in airport planning or terminal design.
• Operational experience in logistics and material handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Help airports adapt and decarbonise.
• Enhance the passenger experience across diverse projects.

Skills

Aviation planning

Airport planning

Collaborative working

Operational experience in baggage handling

Education

Relevant qualifications in Engineering or related fields

Job description

Joining Arup

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

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The 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.

We welcome interest from individuals at all levels of experience who bring expertise in :

• 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

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.

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