Senior Airport Planner

• A degree in aeronautical engineering, civil engineering, air transport management, or airport planning. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered
• Fluency in English - knowledge of other languages will be valued
• Relevant experience in the aviation industry, preferably with a chartership qualification or the ability to demonstrate equivalent transferrable skills from another relevant industry
• Demonstrable professional experience in more than one technical field within airport planning (airfield & apron, operations, terminal, landside, utilities, airspace, etc.) is expected

• Proactive and with a learning mindset
• Embrace and support teamwork and collaboration in others as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a diverse range of projects
• Methodical approach to problem solving and with the ability to apply critical thinking
• Ability to organise yourself and others on small projects and workstreams, including resources across various disciplines
• Demonstrable capabilities in project management, programme management and commercial acumen
• Ability to manage and supervise more junior staff members, including the ability to train them in developing new skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, which allow you to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail, being able to produce accurate technical drawings and professional reports
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Power BI desirable)
• Competent in the use of drawings platforms, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, AviPlan, Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit, etc. to produce airfield and terminal spatial planning outputs
• Knowledge of simulation & modelling tools for airfield and terminal facilities is expected

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

About the business unit
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.

Overview of the role
Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK and Madrid, Spain and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working collaboratively with our regional offices.

We are seeking a Airport Planner with a relevant qualification and professional aviation industry experience to join our aviation team, based in the UK. The candidate will be part of a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers and forecast, capacity and business analysts. We are looking for a flexible and motivated person with a genuine passion for the aviation industry and a desire to make a difference in the world, with an appreciation for sustainability.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Be responsible for the management and delivery of a variety of projects including airport masterplans, airport facility planning, capacity and demand analysis and simulation modelling
• Deliver, coordinate and manage airport planning & capacity tasks in all aspects of airports including airfield and apron, terminals and satellite buildings, landside transport, ancillary/support facilities and utilities Take on responsibilities of a Project Manager for small to medium-sized projects and/or workstreams involving airport planning activities
• Have the opportunity to learn new technical, project management and people management skills from experienced project principals and technical principals with extensive experience
• Be able to pass on your technical knowledge to new graduates, training them up on projects that you are managing
• Report to and liaise with clients and key project stakeholders on the small projects you manage or larger projects that you are working on
• Be responsible for the co-ordination, management, production and submission of proposals, under the guidance of Bid Principals
• Collaborate with and learn from other disciplines in our aviation team, including airfield engineering, transaction advisory, forecasting, project & asset management, and business planning

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Location/s: London, Manchester or Croydon, UK
Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess

Candidate specification
We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with experience and a genuine passion for the aviation industry.

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.