Principal / Managing Consultant – Aviation Team - Traffic

DuPont Sustainable Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy in London seeks an experienced senior aviation forecast consultant. The role involves leading traffic forecasting projects, with a strong focus on market analysis and client interaction. Ideal candidates should possess a solid knowledge of the aviation industry and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position also offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in diverse international infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Company pension contributions

Performance bonuses

Flexible working hours and location

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation market analysis and traffic forecasting.
• Good understanding of airline business models and strategies.
• Ability to develop detailed analysis/models for projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic forecasting in consultancy projects.
• Engage with clients to deliver analysis.
• Support firm's growth ambitions through client interaction.

Skills

Market analysis

Traffic forecasting

Aviation industry knowledge

Analysis and modelling

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer relationship building

Team guidance

Education

Relevant academic qualifications

Job description

Introduction to Infrata

Infrata is a globally operating consultancy advising private investors (including industry sponsors, investment funds, banks and bond investors) on demand, commercial, technical and ESG aspects of large and complex infrastructure projects.

Infrata has recently been acquired by dss+, enabling us to leverage our combined strengths to deliver even greater service to our clients. This acquisition aligns with dss+'s broader mission to drive sustainable impact, improve risk management, and enhance operational performance for its clients across various industries. Together, we look forward to a future filled with innovation, growth and continued success.

The aviation practice is highly experienced and offers advisory services across a range of product areas, with particular focus on airport transactions, business optimisation, traffic forecasting, route development and airport economic regulation. Our clients are blue chip, airports and financial institutions, and typically we work at a senior level within client organisations.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an experienced aviation forecast consultant to play a senior role within our overall consulting team. The role will involve responsibility for the traffic forecasting element of consultancy projects, including interaction with clients.

This role will support the firm’s current growth and to fulfil ambitions of future expansion. We are looking for motivated candidates aspiring to develop their professional careers within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The Candidate will be expected to have:

• Experience of undertaking market analysis and traffic forecasts in an aviation context.
• Good working knowledge of the aviation industry, in particular airline business models and strategy.
• Demonstrable technical skills in analysis and modelling, especially ability to develop analysis / models at the right level of detail for the specific project needs.
• Self-starter – ability to work (at times) with limited support.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
• Superior customer facing and relationship building skills.
• Ability to guide more junior members of the team.

Education & professional experience

Relevant academic qualifications (demonstrating analytical ability).

Relevant experience in aviation

Excellent written and spoken English is expected. Foreign languages will be a plus, especially Spanish and French.

Candidates will be required to apply their technical knowledge, critical thinking, analytical and interpersonal skills as well as advise non-technical clients on technical matters.

Job location

The candidate will be based in Infrata’s central London office in Victoria and may be required to perform short business trips overseas to meet with clients and visit projects. Diverse project geographies dictate that sometimes working hours may need to be flexible to accommodate client time zones, e.g. when making conference calls from London.

Why join us?

Joining Infrata offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile international infrastructure projects across various sectors, including transportation, social infrastructure, and energy. Now part of dss+, the company provides an exciting platform for career growth, as it expands its global reach and enhances its capabilities in technical, commercial, and sustainability consulting. Candidates will benefit from diverse project exposure, the chance to collaborate with senior experts, and the ability to work on cutting‑edge ESG initiatives, which are critical in today’s infrastructure landscape. With its focus on sustainable development and risk management, Infrata is an ideal environment for those looking to advance in the infrastructure advisory field.

Infrata values professional development and is quick to recognise motivated team members who would like to progress their careers on the fast track. An opportunity to have an impact on how the business operates is available to all team members at any level of seniority or experience. Other than the fast learning experience and work diversity, Infrata offers working flexibility (hours and location) and benefits such as company pension contributions and sizeable performance bonuses.

Diversity and Inclusion

Infrata is committed to a diverse workforce and believes this is essential to strengthen our company and drive sustainable growth. We are committed to and driving accountability for growing Infrata through diversity. Diversity is an indispensable part of our organisation's culture. The goal of our commitment to inclusion, dignity, and equal opportunity has not only become a competitive advantage for us but has attracted highly capable and talented employees to Infrata.