Senior Capacity Planning Analyst

Gatwick Airport Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatwick Airport Limited in Crawley is seeking a Senior Capacity Planning Analyst to shape the airport's long-term growth through advanced forecasting, modelling and scenario planning.

You will collaborate with senior leaders and external partners to influence infrastructure investments and operational planning, delivering data-driven insights and robust business cases to support sustainable growth and enhanced efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Operational Research, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and reasoning skills.
• Experience developing mathematical models to solve real-world problems.
• Ability to extract meaningful insights from complex data and translate into actionable recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving capability and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sophisticated airfield and terminal capacity models that support strategic business decisions.
• Lead forecasting, scenario planning and analytical studies to identify future capacity requirements and growth opportunities.
• Analyse operational processes and performance data to identify efficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Present findings, recommendations and business cases to senior stakeholders, executive leaders and airline partners.
• Provide expert insight into future airport demand, infrastructure requirements and operational impacts.
• Drive continuous improvement in modelling approaches, analytical standards and planning methodologies.
• Consolidate and interpret complex datasets to support evidence-based decision making.
• Deliver high-quality analytical outputs within agreed project timelines and quality standards.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Aerospace/OR/Math/Physics/CS

Job description

Senior Capacity Planning Analyst

Permanent Role

Salary from £54,838 + £4,750 flex allowance + Up to 20% Bonus + Benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick. Where will your career take you?

What is the role?

The Senior Capacity Planning Analyst will play a pivotal role in shaping the airport's long-term growth strategy. As a technical expert and strategic partner, you'll develop advanced forecasting, modelling and scenario-planning solutions that influence major infrastructure investments, operational planning and future capacity decisions across the airport.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic and complex operation, collaborating with senior leaders, operational teams and external stakeholders to ensure data-driven decisions support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

What will you do?

• Design and develop sophisticated airfield and terminal capacity models that support strategic business decisions.
• Lead forecasting, scenario planning and analytical studies to identify future capacity requirements and growth opportunities.
• Analyse operational processes and performance data to identify efficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Present findings, recommendations and business cases to senior stakeholders, executive leaders and airline partners.
• Provide expert insight into future airport demand, infrastructure requirements and operational impacts.
• Drive continuous improvement in modelling approaches, analytical standards and planning methodologies.
• Consolidate and interpret complex datasets to support evidence-based decision making.
• Deliver high-quality analytical outputs within agreed project timelines and quality standards.

Do you have what we’re looking for?

• Degree-level qualification in Aerospace Engineering, Operational Research, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and reasoning skills.
• Experience developing mathematical models to solve real-world problems.
• Proven ability to extract meaningful insights from complex data and translate them into actionable recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving capability and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

About you

We're looking for someone who combines technical excellence with strong stakeholder engagement skills. You'll be naturally curious, commercial in your thinking and passionate about solving complex problems using data and evidence.

You’ll also:

• Work confidently and independently on complex analytical projects.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail and quality standards.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Understand the operational and commercial impact of your recommendations.
• Be proactive in developing new skills and staying current with industry trends and analytical techniques.

What's in it for you?

• We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by a discretionary annual bonus, free staff parking, discounted rail travel to work, share matching scheme and more.
• We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most.

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.

At London Gatwick we’re also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.

What's it like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset.

We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us.

We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart.

Our aim: to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best.

Please make us aware as part of your application should you require any reasonable adjustments.

We welcome disabled applicants.

You can find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our careers site Careers at London Gatwick