Senior Airport Planner

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking an Airport Planner in London or Croydon, UK. The role involves managing airport planning projects, collaborating with a diverse team, and contributing to sustainable aviation solutions. Candidates should possess a degree in aeronautical or civil engineering and relevant aviation experience. The company offers a hybrid working policy, competitive benefits, and a commitment to support career development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Holiday entitlement of 33-35 days

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the aviation industry.
• Ability to lead airport planning projects.
• Fluency in English, knowledge of other languages valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver airport planning projects.
• Coordinate planning tasks across various facilities.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Proactive

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Simulation tools

Education

Degree in aeronautical engineering

Degree in civil engineering

Degree in air transport management

Degree in airport planning

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Power BI

Navisworks

Job description

Overview

Location/s: London or Croydon, UK

Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across global industries, delivering exciting work that defines our future and makes a positive societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. We are an employee-owned business and are committed to creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. We aim for you to be brilliant.

About the business unit

We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it, our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.

Overview of the role

Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK and Madrid, Spain and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working collaboratively with our regional offices. We are seeking an Airport Planner with a relevant qualification and professional aviation industry experience to join our aviation team, based in the UK. The candidate will be part of a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers and forecast, capacity and business analysts. We are looking for a flexible and motivated person with a genuine passion for the aviation industry and a desire to make a difference in the world, with an appreciation for sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Be responsible for the management and delivery of a variety of projects including airport masterplans, airport facility planning, capacity and demand analysis and simulation modelling
• Deliver, coordinate and manage airport planning and capacity tasks across airfield and apron, terminals and satellite buildings, landside transport, ancillary facilities and utilities; take on responsibilities of a Project Manager for small to medium-sized projects and/or workstreams involving airport planning activities
• Learn new technical, project management and people management skills from experienced project principals and technical principals
• Pass on technical knowledge to new graduates, training them on projects you are managing
• Report to and liaise with clients and key project stakeholders on the projects you manage
• Coordinate, manage, produce and submit proposals under the guidance of Bid Principals
• Collaborate with and learn from other disciplines in our aviation team, including airfield engineering, forecasting, project and asset management, and business planning

Candidate specification

We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with experience and a genuine passion for the aviation industry.

To apply for this position, you must have:

• A degree in aeronautical engineering, civil engineering, air transport management, or airport planning; candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered
• Fluency in English – knowledge of other languages is valued
• Relevant experience in the aviation industry, preferably with a chartership qualification or the ability to demonstrate equivalent transferable skills from another relevant industry
• Demonstrable professional experience in more than one technical field within airport planning (airfield and apron, operations, terminal, landside, utilities, airspace, etc.)

We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics:

• Proactive and with a learning mindset
• Embrace teamwork and collaboration in a multi-disciplinary, diverse project environment
• Methodical problem solving with the ability to apply critical thinking
• Ability to organise yourself and others on small projects and workstreams, including resources across disciplines
• Demonstrable capabilities in project management, programme management and commercial acumen
• Ability to manage and supervise more junior staff and train them in developing new skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills for effective client and colleague interaction
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail; ability to produce accurate technical drawings and professional reports
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Power BI desirable)
• Competent in drawings platforms such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, AviPlan, Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit, etc. for airfield and terminal planning outputs
• Knowledge of simulation and modelling tools for airfield and terminal facilities

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision follows changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in the future.

Agile working

We believe it makes sense for you and your manager to choose how you work to meet client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that supports well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality and accessibility

We are committed to equality and fair employment practices, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute. If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [e-mail] so we can discuss how we can support you.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for UK colleagues
• Health cash plan for everyday costs and treatments
• Access to Peppy for menopause support
• Wellbeing program with support for you and your family
• Flexible benefits to tailor health options for you and your family

Financial wellbeing

• Employer pension contribution matching between 4.5% and 7%
• Life assurance up to 4x basic salary, with option to increase to 6x
• Income protection and return-to-work support
• Flexible benefits including additional life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing
• Profit-sharing through annual bonus schemes

Lifestyle

• Holiday entitlement of 33-35 days (including public holidays), with buy/sell options
• Holiday entitlement increases to at least 35 days after 5 years’ service
• Employee saving schemes and discounts from retailers

Enhanced family and carers leave

• 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
• Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay
• Up to five additional days leave for caring responsibilities, two paid

Learning and development

• Annual professional subscription to a primary institution
• Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development

Networks and social outcomes

• Join networks and employee groups across the business, including communities for parents/carers
• Contribute to community-focused initiatives and social outcomes

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