Technical Director - Aviation

AtkinsRéalis Group; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Technical Director for Aviation to lead our Airport Planning and Airfield Civil Engineering team in the UK. You will shape the future of aviation projects for Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Dublin, while building strong client relationships and steering multidisciplinary delivery across planning, engineering and programme management.

The ideal candidate will drive capability development, maintain a robust network within the sector and mentor future leaders, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Airport Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or Aviation Management with professional institution membership.
• Proven track record leading major airport development programmes from planning through implementation.
• Strong understanding of airport planning, airfield design and civil engineering in operational airports.
• Extensive network within aviation; ability to build trusted client relationships and grow accounts.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across planning, engineering, environmental and programme delivery to develop integrated airport solutions.
• Commercial awareness to balance technical, client and business priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills with influence at senior levels.

Responsabilités

• Lead and grow the Airport Planning and Airfield Civil Engineering team, setting direction and developing capability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with airport operators and aviation stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of airport projects with high quality, deliverable solutions.
• Guide development of airport planning, airside and landside designs from concept to delivery.
• Support expansion, operational efficiency, sustainability, and resilience programmes for major airports.
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental, digital and programme management disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Identify and secure new opportunities to grow the aviation business.
• Mentor the next generation of aviation professionals and leaders.
• Represent the business externally through client engagement, industry forums and professional institutions.

Description du poste

Technical Director - Aviation page is loaded## Technical Director - Aviationlocations: GB.Epsom.Woodcote Grove: GB.London.Nova North: GB.Manchester.Piccadillytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-166536### **Job Description**## Overview**Shape the Future of our cities and environments.**The of 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.* 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.## Rewards & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.## About AtkinsRéalisWe're, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.## Additional information**Security clearance**This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. 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 (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.**#DAT #TechDirec**### **Worker Type**Employee### **Job Type**Regular*At* *AtkinsRéalis**, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.*