Senior Airport Planner

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is looking for a Senior Airport Planner to contribute to exciting airport projects. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of airport planning experience. You'll coordinate solutions, work on masterplanning projects, and develop industry tools in a flexible work environment. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive culture for all employees.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for work-life balance

Opportunities for remote work

Qualifications

• 5 years of Airport Planning experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High sense of accountability and quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Airport Masterplanning projects.
• Coordinate and deliver solutions on time and budget.
• Support development of industry tools.

Skills

Airport Planning experience

Project management

Client relationship development

Capacity planning

Education

Relevant first degree or equivalent

Transport-related postgraduate qualification

Job description

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Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting airport projects? How about joining our talented Airport Planning Team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Senior Airport Planner, where you'll play a vital role in helping to deliver our projects in the UK, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, USA, Canada, and Australia. Our activities include consulting advice on brand new large-scale airport masterplans, airport capacity planning for short to medium-term growth, as well as providing airport advisory services. We are also industry leaders within the Urban Air Mobility Sector and are involved in delivering Masterplanning expertise in the development of Vertiports.

We're big on expertise but not on hierarchy. We are looking for a candidate with 5 years of Airport Planning experience; however, if this does not quite match yours, we would still be interested to hear from you. So come and demonstrate your experience to us, so that we can find you 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 your development and growth, as well as support in shaping your career ambitions.

Your Purpose

• Contribute to Airport Masterplanning projects with the ability to lead specific studies on airfield layout, passenger terminal, and surface access planning.
• Successfully coordinate 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 to stay ahead of our competitors.

What you can bring

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

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We understand that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. We’re ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies and one of the Times Top 50 employers for women. Flexible and remote working is a core part of our culture. Talk to us about what's ideal for you—whether it's reduced weeks, additional leave during school holidays, or support for returning from a career break.

We’re committed to engineering a better future for our people and our planet, leading initiatives on global Engineering Net-Zero programmes and creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We’re proud to contribute positively to society.

What we offer

We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual requirements. Our culture promotes a healthy work-life balance, with no fixed hours, no need for a five-day week, and options for remote work.

Additional Information

This role may require security clearance, dependent on the level needed, which will be discussed during the interview process. Candidates may need to provide proof of UK residency for five years or more. Please do not mention or include current or past security clearances in your application.

We are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, supporting staff from all backgrounds through policies, flexible working, and employee networks. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.