Associate Director – Airport Planning
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Location: Epsom / London | Hybrid
Sector: Aviation & Infrastructure
What if your next role gave you the opportunity to help shape how some of the world's airports grow?
I'm working with a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy that is looking for an experienced Associate Director – Airport Planning to join its established and expanding aviation team.
This is a senior role combining technical leadership, airport masterplanning, strategic advisory, client management and business development.
What you'll be leading:
Airport masterplanning & development
Capacity modelling & demand forecasting
Terminal, airfield, apron & landside planning
Surface access & transport planning
Senior client & stakeholder engagement
Bids, tenders & business development
Leadership, mentoring & multidisciplinary teams
You'll have the opportunity to work across major UK airports and international aviation programmes, providing strategic advice and leading complex commissions from concept through delivery.
We're looking for someone with:
Strong airport planning/masterplanning experience
Experience with airport capacity assessment/modelling
Understanding of airside, terminal & landside environments
Proven senior client and stakeholder management
Experience leading complex consultancy projects
A track record in business development/work winning
Knowledge of CAA / ICAO / IATA / EASA standards
VISSIM, VISUM or AutoCAD experience would be advantageous.
If you're an experienced airport planning professional ready to take a strategic leadership role rather than simply deliver technical work, this could be a very interesting next step.
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Associate Director - Airport Planning employer: IO Associates
Join a leading engineering organisation that values innovation and excellence, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact high-performance solutions in safety-critical environments. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor fellow engineers and shape technical direction while working in an Agile/SAFe environment. Located in the UK, this role provides a unique chance to be part of cutting-edge projects in defence, aerospace, and industrial technology, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
