Overview
In this role, you contribute to airport engineering projects across a range of sizes, from greenfield to major hubs. You will work within the Airport Planning & Advisory team to deliver masterplanning, feasibility, design, and handover services. You collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to shape resilient, sustainable aviation infrastructure. Your work helps connect cities and regions while supporting strategic capital planning and project delivery. This is a growth-focused role at a global firm known for impactful, complex infrastructure.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible hybrid working model
- career development opportunities
- AECOM University
- volunteering days
- well-being programs
- competitive benefits
Responsibilities
- Contribute to airport engineering designs including runways, taxiways, aprons, terminals, access roads, lighting, navigational aids, drainage, utilities, and pavement rehabilitation
- Produce drawings, reports, calculations, simulations, and presentations
- Conduct asset condition inspections and report findings to asset owners for strategic decision-making
- Take ownership of assigned tasks aligning with project schedules and budgets
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams across the UK and Europe
- Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions on developed designs
- Self-check deliverables and participate in design reviews; adhere to AECOM QA processes
Key requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Air Transport Management or Airport Planning
- Solution-oriented mindset with willingness to challenge the status quo
- Proactive attitude toward learning and professional growth
- Experience in airport master planning, terminal or airside planning, capacity analysis or terminal facilities planning
- Knowledge of Civil Aviation regulatory standards (ICAO, EASA, CAA, FAA, IATA)
- Good knowledge/experience of AutoCAD and AviPlan; Civil 3D or similar desirable
- Knowledge of airfield and terminal facility simulation and modelling
- proactive and collaborative mindset
- strong communication and client-facing skills
- ability to work with cross-functional teams
- AutoCAD
- AviPlan
- Civil 3D (desirable)
Airport Planner in London employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.
