Principal Airport Planner

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM, a global leader in airport planning, is seeking a Principal Airport Planner in Manchester. In this role, you will manage diverse airport projects, contributing to major developments and collaborating with various stakeholders. AECOM offers a flexible hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits, ensuring an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Flexible hybrid work

AECOM University

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and membership in a recognized professional institution.
• Experience in airport planning and capacity assessment.
• Familiarity with ICAO and IATA standards.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and management of airport projects.
• Prepare airport master plans analyzing key facilities.
• Collaborate with team members across levels.

Skills

Airport planning

Capacity assessment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Membership in a recognized professional institution

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About the Role

Aviation is a key focus sector at AECOM, part of our top-rated global transportation engineering consultancy. We are the leading aviation engineering firm by revenue and see significant growth potential as the sector recovers post-Covid-19. Our clients are re-investing to maintain assets and meet future capacity needs.

We are seeking a Principal Airport Planner to join our team. You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering aviation services to airport owners/operators, airlines, and transportation agencies. Our team provides fully integrated services with extensive technical expertise to address various aviation developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and management of airport projects, from initial concept to operation.
• Work on diverse projects globally, collaborating with funding agencies, governments, authorities, and private organizations.
• Contribute to projects like airport master plans, feasibility studies, and development programs.

Location & Working Pattern

Open to locations in Manchester, Basingstoke, or Croydon, with a hybrid working model.

Current & Upcoming Projects

• Brussels Airport Master Plan
• London Luton Airport LLAL Masterplanning
• Southend Airport Feasibility Planning
• Leeds Bradford Airport Planning
• Guernsey Masterplan
• Alderney Airport Development
• Indian Airports Masterplanning
• UK Military infrastructure projects

What You’ll Do

• Report to the Aviation Advisory Team leader and collaborate with team members across levels.
• Prepare airport master plans analyzing key facilities.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits & Culture

Enjoy comprehensive benefits, career development, flexible hybrid work, technical networks, AECOM University, and volunteering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and membership in a recognized professional institution.
• Experience in airport planning, capacity assessment, and familiarity with ICAO and IATA standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require accommodations, contact us at [emailprotected].

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About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure firm delivering services across the project lifecycle, committed to sustainability, diversity, and innovation. Revenue was $14.4 billion in FY2023.

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