Senior Terminal Planner

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is seeking a Senior Terminal Planner in Jeddah to oversee planning, analysis, and design coordination of airport terminals. You will drive passenger experience, operational efficiency, and compliance with international aviation standards, working with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture or Aviation/Transportation Planning and 12+ years in terminal planning, with expertise in ICAO/IATA/GACA guidelines and planning tools like

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture, Aviation Planning, Transportation Planning, or related field.
• 12+ years of airport terminal planning experience on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of ICAO, IATA, and GACA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead terminal planning activities including layout design and passenger flow optimization.
• Perform capacity assessments, demand forecasting, and operational analyses.
• Develop terminal concepts and planning reports aligned with client goals and best practices.
• Coordinate with architecture, engineering, MEP, ICT, and baggage handling teams.
• Review design deliverables for alignment with requirements and operations.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Spatial planning

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture/Aviation Planning/Transportation Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

Surbana Jurong is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables. A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally. SJ is #23 in Engineering News-Record's 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms, #14 in World Architecture 100 2024, and Asia Pacific FM Technology Provider of the Year 2022, awarded by International Facility Management Association.

The Role

As part of the Programme Management Consultancy (PMC) team for a major aviation project in Jeddah, the Senior Terminal Planner will play a critical role in overseeing the planning, analysis, and design coordination of terminal facilities. This position will focus on ensuring seamless passenger experience, operational efficiency, and compliance with international aviation standards. The Senior Terminal Planner will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated, innovative, and future‑ready terminal concepts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee terminal planning activities, including spatial layout design, functional area development, and passenger flow optimization.
• Conduct capacity assessments, demand forecasting, and terminal operational analyses to inform design and planning decisions.
• Develop terminal concepts and planning reports that align with client objectives and international best practices.
• Coordinate with architecture, engineering, MEP, ICT, and baggage handling system teams to ensure cohesive terminal design solutions.
• Review and validate design deliverables, ensuring alignment with project requirements and operational needs.
• Support stakeholder engagement and present terminal planning findings and recommendations to project teams and clients.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Aviation Planning, Transportation Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in airport terminal planning, with proven involvement in large‑scale aviation or infrastructure projects.
• In-depth understanding of airport terminal operations, IATA Level of Service (LoS), and terminal capacity planning methodologies.
• Experience with terminal simulation tools (e.g., CAST, AnyLogic, Simio) is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working within a PMC or consultancy environment is an advantage.

Key Knowledge and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of ICAO, IATA, and GACA standards and guidelines.
• Strong analytical, spatial planning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in planning and design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Company Culture

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!