Senior Airport Planner

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Employee rewards

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis, located in Epsom, is seeking a Senior Airport Planner to shape the future of airports through diverse projects across the globe. Join our inclusive Airport Planning Team, where your expertise contributes to airport masterplanning, capacity planning, and advisory services, while benefiting from competitive salaries and a flexible working culture.

To succeed, you need extensive experience in airport planning, strong project management skills, and a relevant degree. We offer a supportive environment for your professional growth alongside comprehensive rewards and benefits.

Qualifications

• Years of Airport Planning experience.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiasm for airport planning and capacity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to airport masterplanning and design projects.
• Co-ordinate and deliver solutions on time and budget.
• Develop industry tools for competitive advantage.

Skills

Airport Planning experience

Project management

Client relationship development

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant first degree

Transport-related postgraduate qualification

Job description

Shape the Future of our Airports.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting airport projects? Join our talented Airport Planning Team, where everyone has a voice and together we face our clients' challenges head‑on. This is a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions. As a Senior Airport Planner you will help deliver projects in the UK, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, USA, Canada and Australia. Your work will include consulting on large‑scale airport masterplans, airport capacity planning for short‑ to medium‑term growth and providing airport advisory services. We are also industry leaders within the Urban Air Mobility sector and deliver masterplanning expertise for Vertiports.

Overview

We are big on expertise but not on hierarchy. We are looking for a candidate with years of Airport Planning experience. If this does not quite match your profile, we would still be interested to hear from you. Demonstrate your experience and we will find the best role within our team that matches your technical competency and aspirations. Within our established team of passionate industry experts we aim to provide an environment offering opportunities for development and growth as well as support in formulating your career ambitions.

Your role

• Contribute to Airport Masterplanning projects with the ability to lead specific studies on airfield layout, passenger terminal and surface access planning.
• Successfully co‑ordinate and deliver solutions on time and to budget.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver Airport Planning and Design expertise.
• Help us develop cutting‑edge industry tools that we can offer to our clients, keeping us ahead of competitors.

About You

• A relevant first degree or equivalent qualification with preference for a transport‑related postgraduate qualification and professional membership to a relevant body.
• High sense of accountability with an ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and a drive to deliver high quality work.
• Enthusiasm and passion to coordinate, supervise and deliver airport planning & capacity solutions as part of masterplans and development projects, covering airfield, apron, terminal, landside, ancillary facilities etc.
• Experience in developing client relationships and work‑winning activities.

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Take advantage of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We are a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. With our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers we can change the world and engineer a better future for our planet.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to or include any current or previously held security clearance details in your application or CV.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to the best of our abilities. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.