Principal Airport Planner

AECOM; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Airport Planner to deliver aviation services to airport owners and airlines. This role includes managing diverse projects such as airport masterplans and facility planning. Candidates should have a degree in aviation or civil engineering and experience with modeling software. The position offers a hybrid work pattern with locations in Manchester, Basingstoke, or Croydon.

Qualifications

• Chartered or near-chartered membership of a recognized professional institution.
• Experience in airport capacity assessment and familiarity with ICAO and IATA ADRM standards.
• Proficiency with modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Aviation Advisory Team Leader and collaborate with team members across all levels.
• Lead projects like airport masterplans and capacity analysis.
• Manage projects, build client relationships, and ensure successful delivery.
• Prepare proposals and support bids for new projects.
• Support the development of junior team members.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in aviation, planning, or civil engineering

Tools

CAST

AviPlan

AirTOP

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

is one of the key focus sectors at AECOM, a business sector within our top-rated global transportation engineering consultancy. We are already the leading aviation engineering consultancy by revenue worldwide and see significant growth potential as the sector recovers from the Covid-19 downturn. Our clients are re-investing in their assets to ensure they meet current and future capacity needs.

We are seeking a Principal Airport Planner to join our team, working within a multi-disciplinary group to deliver aviation services to airport owners, airlines, and transportation agencies globally. Our aviation specialists provide integrated services for diverse projects, including local, national, and international developments.

Location options include Manchester, Basingstoke, or Croydon, with a hybrid work pattern. Here’s what you’ll do:

1. Report to the Aviation Advisory Team Leader and collaborate with team members across all levels, from graduates to Directors, as well as internal global design teams.
2. Lead and contribute to projects such as airport masterplans, facility planning, capacity and demand analysis, and simulation modeling for domestic and international projects.
3. Manage projects, build relationships with clients and stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery.
4. Prepare proposals and support bids for new projects.
5. Support the technical development of junior team members.
6. Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Current & upcoming projects include:

• Delhi Airport Master Plan
• Brussels Airport Master Plan
• London Luton Airport Development
• Southend Airport Feasibility
• Leeds Bradford Airport Planning
• Guernsey Masterplan
• Alderney Airport Development
• Indian Airport Masterplanning
• UK Military Inspection and Development Projects

Qualifications and experience required include:

• Degree in aviation, planning, or civil engineering.
• Chartered or near-chartered membership of a recognized professional institution.
• Experience in airport capacity assessment and familiarity with ICAO and IATA ADRM standards.
• Proficiency with modeling software such as CAST, AviPlan, and AirTOP.
• AutoCAD experience; Civil 3D is desirable.
• Strong communication, project management, and client-facing skills.

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