Senior Airport Planner

KSA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in urban and infrastructure development is seeking a Senior Airport Planner to drive innovative airport masterplans across the Middle East. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with aviation standards, and delivering effective planning solutions for major aviation projects. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, extensive experience in airport planning, and expertise in technical delivery.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of relevant work experience in airport development projects.
• Strong expertise in airport planning and facility operations.
• Solid background in working with multidisciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of airport masterplans and technical deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architecture and operations.
• Ensure compliance with aviation standards such as ICAO and FAA.

Skills

Airport masterplanning

Airside facility planning

Landside facility planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Project compliance standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Planning

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AviPLAN

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

CAST

AnyLogic

Job description

About Surbana Jurong
Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm, driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ is a diverse collective of experts delivering sustainable and high-impact solutions across the built environment.

About Surbana Jurong
Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm, driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ is a diverse collective of experts delivering sustainable and high-impact solutions across the built environment.

The Role

As part of the Aviation Design Centre, the Senior Airport Planner will play a key role in the development of airport masterplans across the Middle East region. This role will be integral to delivering innovative, sustainable, and operationally efficient airport planning solutions. The Senior Airport Planner will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to lead technical development, interface with key stakeholders, and support the design and delivery of major aviation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of airport masterplans, including both airside and landside planning.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architecture, MEP, ICT, security, sustainability, and operations.

• Produce and review technical deliverables including layouts, masterplans, and planning reports.

• Engage with client representatives and stakeholders to ensure alignment of planning solutions with operational and commercial objectives.

• Ensure compliance with ICAO, FAA, IATA, and GACA standards throughout project development.

• Support simulation studies and capacity assessments for terminals and airfields.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Urban Planning, Aviation Planning, Transportation Planning, Civil/Transportation Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

• 10 12+ years of relevant work experience, ideally in large- or medium-scale airport development projects.

• Strong expertise in airport masterplanning, airside and landside facility planning, and support facility operations.

• Solid technical delivery background, working across multidisciplinary design teams.

• Experience in airfield, support facilities, and/or terminal operations planning.

Key Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth knowledge of ICAO, FAA, IATA, and GACA regulations and standards.

• Proficiency in AviPLAN, AutoCAD, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Working knowledge of terminal simulation tools such as CAST, AnyLogic, or similar platforms.

Company Industry

• Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Advisory Services

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

• Senior Airport Planner

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