Airports Sector Lead

Description

• Oversee project delivery to ensure high standards in quality, financial outcomes (billable activity, gross margin, EBITDA…) client satisfaction, and compliance.
• Work with corporate services (e.g. HR, Tender Unit) and the Service Line Director to manage operational planning, staff utilisation, talent acquisition, and mobility.
• Foster synergies across Egis by working closely with peers within the region and the Service Line.
• Ensure rigorous governance, risk management, and quality assurance in all engagements.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders.
• Deliver and exceed operational and budgetary objectives in line with service line strategic targets.
• Strengthen Egis’ market position through thought leadership, industry engagement, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead and support the operational delivery of client projects.
• Attract and retain top-tier talent while providing ongoing mentoring and development.
• Strengthen the aviation team in UK to exceed client delivery expectations.
• Evolve the go-to-market proposition in collaboration with business and service line leaders.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective clients across the UK, Ireland and in selected European countries.
• Develop and steward high-value industry partnerships to strengthen collaboration and performance across Egis’s supply chain.
• Develop and implement strategies for the recruitment and retention of key personnel.
• Coordinate with the Business Development and Tender Unit teams to nurture leads into active opportunities aligned with strategic priorities.
• Engage regularly with strategic clients and key accounts to shape future business opportunities.
• Drive a high-performance culture through effective people management, performance appraisal, and clear communication.
• Champion innovation in service offerings, tools, and digital platforms.
• Encourage collaboration across regional and global networks to leverage wider expertise and enhance service delivery.
• Keep abreast of market trends.
• Refine and lead the airport sector strategy for UK & Ireland. As a priority, accelerate existing activity on the airports in UK&I to strengthen pipeline & relationships.
• Lead bids and proposals, ensure submissions are technically and commercially robust.
• Represent the business at industry events, panels, and conferences to enhance visibility and influence.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in the Airports sector with an emphasis on Airport & Airfield Engineering.
• Proficiency in tender analysis and bid writing.
• Deep knowledge of Airports sector is mandatory, with proven experience and network within the Industry, Contractors, Public Bodies and Private Operators and Investors
• Experience in sales and marketing, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline – or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Proven ability to build and scale an engineering business from inception to maturity.
• A good understanding of Airport Consultancy, including strategic planning, , stakeholder engagement and communications, business case development, infrastructure strategy and client-side Project/Programme Management
• Inclusive and inspirational leadership style, fostering a collaborative and values-driven culture.
• Demonstrable relevant experience in airports engineering and consulting or client-side roles.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of engineering & consultancy delivery models and business planning.
• Ability to confidently engage with senior officials in government and client organisations, including presenting at a professional level.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance