Principal Airfield Planner

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. 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 role We are looking for a Principal Airfield Planner with a relevant qualification and professional aviation industry experience to join our aviation team, based in the UK. Ideally the candidate will also have a chartership with a relevant institution. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team, actively participating in the delivery of airport planning assignments across the world and for a large variety of airports and clients. As part of your role, you will get involved with the following tasks: Be a technical specialist with expertise in airfield planning and operations, having experience of all airfield facilities and types from multi-runway systems to small regional airports. Be able to train others in this specialist field, nurturing junior members of the team and helping them to develop their airfield planning expertise. 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. Coordinate, manage and deliver airport planning & capacity tasks in all aspects of airports including airfield and apron, terminals and satellite buildings, landside transport, ancillary/support facilities and utilities. Be responsible as the Project Manager for medium to large-sized projects and significant technical airport planning workstreams. Continue to learn and practice new people management skills including managing larger planning project teams and nurturing and developing junior members of staff as a line manager. Nurture relationships with clients and key project stakeholders on the projects you manage, to ensure successful delivery and satisfied customers, while seeking to identify new opportunities. Be responsible for the co-ordination, management, production and submission of quality proposals, winning work for the team. Collaborate with and learn from other disciplines in our aviation team, including airfield engineering, transaction advisory, forecasting, project & asset management, and business planning. Candidate Specification 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. To apply for this position, you must have the following: A degree in aeronautical engineering, civil engineering, air transport management, or airport planning. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered. Significant experience in the aviation industry, with a chartership qualification or the ability to demonstrate equivalent transferrable skills from another relevant industry. Demonstrable professional experience in multiple technical fields within airport planning (airfield & apron, operations, terminal, landside, utilities, airspace, etc.) is expected and required. We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics: Proactive and with a learning mindset. Foster teamwork and collaboration in others as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a diverse range of projects. Methodical problem solver with critical thinking and the ability to find and prove the best solutions. Ability to organise, manage and supervise medium projects to large workstreams, including resources across various disciplines. Expertise in project and programme management with contractual knowledge and the ability deliver commercially successful projects. Ability to manage and supervise project teams, including the ability to train junior staff in developing new skills. Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, which allow you to present work to clients at all levels. Ability to build and nurture client relationships, to identify and secure opportunities for follow-on work and win new prospects. 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). Ability to manage others to work efficiently in drawings platforms, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, AviPlan, Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit, etc. to produce airfield and terminal spatial planning outputs. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Pension matched up to 7% Life insurance An annual professional institution subscription Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5 Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies – for parents and care givers Flexible benefits that suit you, including ability to buy/sell annual leave entitlement, cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.

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