Lead Airport Planner

Ramboll Group A/S; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in professional development

Supportive leadership

Challenging workday with continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Ramboll Group A/S is seeking a Senior Airport Planner located in Gurugram, India. This role encompasses supporting the development of airport master plans, conducting capacity analyses, and ensuring compliance with international standards. The ideal candidate will possess over 15 years of relevant experience, a degree in a related field, and proficiency in key planning tools.

Join a team committed to continuous learning and development, where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in airport planning, design, or aviation consultancy.
• Strong understanding of terminal planning processes and airside/landside interfaces.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Support development of airport master plans and feasibility assessments.
• Undertake airside and terminal capacity analysis.
• Coordinate planning inputs with various teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Airport planning principles

Demand forecasting

Capacity analysis

Data analysis

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Airport Planning, Aviation Management, or related discipline

Tools

Airport simulation tools (AviPlan, CAST, ArcPORT, SIMMOD)

Job description

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do

Location: Gurgaon, India

Position: Senior Airport Planner

Responsibilities

Airport & Terminal Planning

• Support development of airport master plans, expansion studies, and feasibility assessments
• Prepare terminal planning concepts including passenger processing, space standards, and functional layouts
• Develop airside planning inputs including runway, taxiway, apron, and stand planning
• Support landside, curbside, and landside access planning as required

Capacity Analysis & Modelling

• Undertake airside and terminal capacity analysis in line with ICAO and IATA methodologies
• Prepare demand forecasts, peak hour assessments, and traffic scenarios
• Support passenger and baggage flow analysis using spreadsheets, simulation, or specialist planning tools

Standards & Compliance

• Apply ICAO, IATA ADRM, DGCA, ACI, and relevant international planning standards
• Support preparation of planning reports, compliance matrices, and technical documentation
• Coordinate authority and client comments during planning and approval stages

Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Coordinate planning inputs with airside, terminal engineering, systems, sustainability, and operations teams
• Support design coordination workshops and planning reviews
• Interface with clients, airport operators, and other stakeholders under guidance of senior planners

Project & Business Support

• Support preparation of planning deliverables, drawings, presentations, and reports
• Contribute to bid and proposal submissions with planning narratives and technical inputs
• Support continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainability‑led planning approaches

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Airport Planning, Aviation Management, or a related discipline
• 15+ years of experience in airport planning, airport design, aviation consultancy, or infrastructure planning projects
• Strong understanding of airport master planning principles, terminal planning processes, and airside/landside planning interfaces
• Experience in demand forecasting, capacity analysis, area planning, and development phasing for airport facilities
• Knowledge of international and regional planning standards, including ICAO, IATA, FAA, and local aviation regulations
• Ability to work on multiple projects, manage deadlines, and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in medium to large commercial airport design, preferably EPC projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint), AutoCAD, and airport planning/drawing tools
• Familiarity with airport simulation and analytical tools such as AviPlan, CAST, ArcPORT, SIMMOD, or equivalent (desired)
• Strong capability in data analysis, report preparation, and visual presentation of planning outputs
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills

Personal Qualities

• Self‑motivated, solution mindset, attention to detail
• Team player able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Flexible attitude, able to thrive in an agile environment with frequently changing deadlines
• Committed to work and personal development, willingness to widen experience, knowledge base, and leadership skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company

We offer:

• A challenging and interesting workday characterized by continuous learning, in an environment where you have many to spar with and learn from
• Opportunity to work with varied work tasks, across the organization
• Opportunity to develop and influence your own area of responsibility

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.