Technical Director - Aviation

slihrms; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis’ Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice in the UK seeks a Technical Director to lead the Airport Planning and Airfield Civil Engineering team. You will drive technical excellence, client relationships, and people development across major UK and Ireland airport programmes, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Dublin.

You will shape strategy for aviation projects, manage complex infrastructure challenges and travel nationwide, with hybrid work and offices in Epsom,

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Airport Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Aviation Management or related field.
• Proven track record leading major airport development programmes from planning to implementation.
• Strong network in aviation sector with ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Airport Planning and Airfield Civil Engineering team, setting direction and developing capability.
• Build and maintain relationships with airport operators and aviation stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of airport projects from concept to delivery.
• Guide development across airport planning, airside, landside and civil engineering designs for expansion and resilience.
• Mentor future leaders and represent the business externally through client engagement and industry forums.

Skills

Airport Planning

Civil Engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Airport Planning

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.
The Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Technical Director to lead our growing Airport Planning and Airfield Civil Engineering team in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our aviation business whilst working at the heart of some of the most important airport programmes in the UK and Ireland, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Dublin airports.
As our aviation market continues to grow, we're seeking an experienced leader who can combine technical excellence with strong client relationships, strategic thinking and a passion for developing people. You'll help define our future direction in the aviation sector, working closely with airport operators to tackle some of their biggest challenges around capacity, operational resilience, sustainability, asset management and long-term growth.
This role offers the opportunity to influence nationally significant infrastructure programmes, lead a talented and expanding team, and play a key role in growing a market-leading aviation capability.

Why Join Us?

Lead and grow a thriving aviation team within a respected global consultancy.
Work on projects that will shape the future of some of the UK and Ireland's most important airports.
Influence nationally significant programmes that improve connectivity, capacity and passenger experience.
Collaborate with some of the industry's leading aviation specialists across planning, engineering and programme delivery.
Enjoy the freedom to help define the direction of our aviation business and build a team around your vision.
Support and develop the next generation of aviation professionals while advancing your own leadership career.

Being a Technical Director with us involves UK wide travel. We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week travel/office based. This position can be based at our offices of Epsom, London, or Manchester.

Your Role

As an Aviation Technical Director, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Lead and grow our Airport Planning and Airfield Civil Engineering team, setting direction, developing capability and creating an environment where people can thrive and perform at their best.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with airport operators and key aviation stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor on complex infrastructure challenges.


• Provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of airport projects, ensuring high-quality, deliverable and innovative solutions.


• Guide the development of airport planning, airside, landside and civil engineering designs from concept through to delivery.


• Help shape the future of major airports by supporting programmes focused on expansion, operational efficiency, sustainability and resilience.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues across engineering, environmental, digital and programme management disciplines to deliver integrated solutions for clients.


• Identify and secure new opportunities, helping to grow our aviation business and strengthen our position within the sector.


• Mentor and support the development of future leaders and technical specialists within the team.


• Represent the business externally through client engagement, industry forums and professional institutions.

About You

The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded and versatile individual who exemplifies the following key skills and attributes:

• Degree qualified in Airport Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Aviation Management or a related discipline, with membership of a relevant professional institution.


• Proven track record of leading major airport development programmes, from strategic planning and feasibility through to business case development and implementation.


• Strong understanding of airport planning, airfield design and civil engineering within an operational airport environment.


• A strong network within the aviation sector, with a proven ability to build trusted client relationships, secure new opportunities and grow strategic accounts.


• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating planning, engineering, operational, environmental and programme delivery disciplines to develop integrated airport solutions.


• Commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical, client and business priorities.


• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills, with experience influencing senior airport executives, airlines, regulators, government bodies and industry partners.


• Recognised as a credible aviation leader with the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and technical levels.

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