Senior Airport Planner
Mott Macdonald
Airport Planner delivering masterplans, capacity analysis & project management
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Croydon, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Construction services
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Sector Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Bridges
Building services
Building structures
Dams and reservoirs
Geotechnics
Industrialized design and construction
Role
What you would be doing
proposal coordination
airport masterplans
capacity analysis
simulation modelling
airport planning
project management
- Be responsible for the co-ordination, management, production and submission of proposals, under the guidance of Bid Principals
- 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
- Embrace and support teamwork and collaboration in others as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a diverse range of projects
- Report to and liaise with clients and key project stakeholders on the small projects you manage or larger projects that you are working on
- 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
What you bring
autocad
revit
civil3d
infraworks
project management
chartered
- 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
- Proactive and with a learning mindset
- 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
- Ability to manage and supervise more junior staff members, including the ability to train them in developing new skills
- Fluency in English – knowledge of other languages will be valued
- Demonstrable professional experience in more than one technical field within airport planning (airfield & apron, operations, terminal, landside, utilities, airspace, etc.) is expected
- Demonstrable capabilities in project management, programme management and commercial acumen
- Knowledge of simulation & modelling tools for airfield and terminal facilities is expected
- Relevant experience in the aviation industry, preferably with a chartership qualification or the ability to demonstrate equivalent transferrable skills from another relevant industry
- Be able to pass on your technical knowledge to new graduates, training them up on projects that you are managing
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, which allow you to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
- A degree in aeronautical engineering, civil engineering, air transport management, or airport planning. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered
- Collaborate with and learn from other disciplines in our aviation team, including airfield engineering, transaction advisory, forecasting, project & asset management, and business planning
- 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)
- A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
- Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
- Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
- As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
- Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
- Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
- A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
- Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
- Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
- Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
- Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
- Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
- Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
- 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.
- Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
- Have the opportunity to learn new technical, project management and people management skills from experienced project principals and technical principals with extensive experience
- We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
- Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
- Primary annual professional institution subscription.
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- no sponsorship for skilled worker visa route
- applications accepted from candidates eligible for alternative uk immigration routes not requiring sponsorship
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Company
Overview
1989 Founded
Company Establishment
The company was established in 1989, marking the beginning of its journey in global engineering and consulting.
150+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries, showcasing its extensive reach and international influence.
- Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision.
- Design of major infrastructure and transport systems.
- Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
- History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.
- We are one global team.
- We strive to make a positive difference.
- We value people and their contributions.
- We act with integrity and respect.
- We are committed to innovation and excellence.
- We take responsibility for our actions.
2050
Net Zero by 2050
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions globally.
30%
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Targets a 30% reduction in operational carbon emissions globally.
- Committed to reducing carbon emissions globally.
- Aims to embed sustainability throughout its operations.
- Committed to contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
50:50 by 2025
Gender Balance Target
Strives to achieve equal representation of men and women across all levels of the organization by 2025.
- Focuses on increasing the number of women in leadership roles.
- Tracks and publishes gender diversity data for its global workforce.
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