Overview
Develop Your Career and Shape the Future of our Airports .
At AtkinsRéalis, our Design & Advanced Technology practice brings together some of the UK's most diverse engineering and design expertise to tackle the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
We are looking for a Senior or Principal Airport Planner to join our growing Airport Planning team and play a leading role in some of the most exciting airport projects in the UK and around the world.
Working as part of a highly respected team of aviation specialists, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from major airport masterplans and capacity enhancement programmes to strategic airport advisory commissions and next-generation aviation developments. Our work spans the UK, Ireland, the Middle East, North America, and Australia, helping airport operators, investors, and government organisations plan for sustainable growth and operational excellence.
You'll have the opportunity to work on projects across the full airport planning spectrum, including airport masterplanning, capacity planning, airfield and terminal planning, aviation strategy, and airport development programmes. We are also at the forefront of emerging aviation technologies, supporting the planning and development of advanced air mobility infrastructure and vertiports.
This position is ideally suited to an experienced Senior Airport Planner looking to broaden your impact or a Principal Airport Planner seeking greater leadership responsibility, you'll find opportunities to develop your technical expertise, grow your industry profile, and shape your own career path within a thriving global business.
You'll benefit from:
- Working on high-profile airport projects across the UK and internationally.
- Accelerating your career through exposure to complex projects, professional development, and opportunities for technical leadership.
- Opportunities to influence project outcomes from concept through to delivery.
- A culture that encourages innovation, technical excellence and professional growth.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance.
- Clear career progression pathways and professional development opportunities.
We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position can be based from any of our major offices of London Nova, Epsom, Birmingham, Bristol, or Manchester.
Your role
The role offers broad project exposure, technical development, and clear opportunities for progression within a collaborative and growing team.
- Lead and deliver Airport Masterplanning projects across all stages of the development lifecycle, including airport masterplanning, capacity planning, operational assessments, and surface access planning.
- Successfully co-ordinate and deliver solutions on time and to budget.
- Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver Airport Planning and Design expertise.
- Help us to develop cutting edge industry tools that we can offer to our clients, so that we can stay one step ahead of our competitors.
- Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project partners.
- Contribute to innovation, continuous improvement and the adoption of new technologies.
- Help identify opportunities that create additional value for clients and communities.
About you
We're interested in people who are technically strong, commercially aware and genuinely enjoy collaborative working.
We are looking for people who demonstrate a willingness to learn, a proactive approach to problem solving, and the ability to work collaboratively within diverse project teams.
You'll ideally bring:
- A relevant first degree or equivalent qualification with a preference for a transport related post graduate qualification and Professional membership to a relevant body.
- A high sense of accountability with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a drive to deliver high quality work.
- Enthusiasm and passion to coordinate, supervise and deliver airport planning & capacity solutions as part of airport masterplans and development projects, covering airfield, apron, terminal, landside, ancillary facilities etc.
- Experience in developing client relationships and work winning activities.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
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