Senior Airport Planner

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Airport Planner to join their dynamic Airport Planning Team. This role offers the opportunity to shape exciting airport projects across various countries, including the UK, USA, and Australia. You'll collaborate with talented professionals, contribute to masterplanning projects, and develop industry-leading tools that enhance airport capacity solutions. With a commitment to diversity and flexible working arrangements, this innovative firm fosters a supportive environment for career growth and personal development. If you're passionate about airport planning and seeking a role that values your expertise, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Support for Career Breaks

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5 years of airport planning experience preferred.
• High accountability and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead airport masterplanning projects and coordinate studies.
• Deliver solutions on time and within budget.

Skills

Airport Planning

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Capacity Planning

Education

Relevant First Degree

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 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 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. Demonstrate your experience so we can find the best role within our team that matches your skills and aspirations. Our established team of passionate industry experts offers opportunities for your development and growth, along with support in shaping your career ambitions.

Your Purpose

• Contribute to airport masterplanning projects, leading specific studies on airfield layout, passenger terminal, and surface access planning.
• Coordinate and deliver solutions on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver airport planning and design expertise.
• Help develop industry-leading tools to stay ahead of competitors.

What you can bring

• A relevant first degree or equivalent, preferably with a transport-related postgraduate qualification and professional membership.
• A high sense of accountability and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a drive to deliver high-quality work.
• Enthusiasm and passion for coordinating, supervising, and delivering airport planning and capacity solutions across various facilities.
• Experience in developing client relationships and activities related to work winning.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We support diverse priorities with flexible and remote working options. We are ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies and a Times Top 50 employer for women. We offer flexible arrangements, including reduced hours, additional leave, and support for those returning from career breaks.

We are committed to a sustainable future, leading initiatives in global engineering net-zero programs and social value projects like EDAROTH community housing.

What we offer?

We accommodate flexible working arrangements to support your career growth and work-life balance, emphasizing diversity and flexibility in our workforce.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, dependent on UKSV vetting processes, including proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or more. Please do not mention current or previous security clearances in your application.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community, supporting staff from all backgrounds with family-friendly policies, flexible work arrangements, and employee networks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.