Technical Principal - VTOL Infrastructure Planner
Mott Macdonald
Lead VTOL/eVTOL feasibility, planning, design & regulatory advisory for aviation projects.
8 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London, 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
feasibility studies
vertiport design
regulatory analysis
performance modelling
strategic roadmaps
technical reporting
- Stay abreast of AAM trends, technologies, and policy developments.
- Lead and conduct technical and feasibility studies for VTOL/eVTOL operations in urban and regional contexts
- Assess technical, regulatory and environmental viability of AAM projects
- Plan and design vertiports, helipads, and related infrastructure in line with ICAO, EASA, and FAA guidelines.
- Provide insights on VTOL/eVTOL aircraft performance, propulsion systems, and operational requirements.
- Develop strategic roadmaps for clients exploring VTOL/eVTOL integration
- Asses and evaluate site selection criteria including, but not limited to, zoning, airspace integration, multimodal connectivity, utilities connectivity, nature including wildlife.
- Interpret and apply evolving regulatory frameworks for AAM.
- Collaborate with architects, civil engineers, and urban planners to deliver integrated, future-ready solutions.
- Support modelling of aircraft performance, noise, and traffic flow.
- Ensure plans, designs and operations comply with evolving regulations (eg. FAA Part 135, EASA SC-VTOL).
- Represent Mott MacDonald in industry forums and working groups.
- Lead or contribute to multidisciplinary project teams delivering innovative aviation solutions.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
What you bring
cad
gis
vtol
aerospace
analytical
communication
- Ability to interpret OEM and infrastructure operator specifications and align them with infrastructure capabilities and requirements
- Familiarity with VTOL/eVTOL technologies and AAM ecosystem.
- Strong communication skills, report writing and bid drafting.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience with tools (e.g., CAD, GIS, CAST).
- Understanding of sustainability and decarbonisation in aviation.
- Knowledge of airspace design, UTM, or drone integration.
- Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Planning, Transport Engineering, or related field.
- Awareness of airspace structure, noise studies, environmental considerations and community acceptance
- A willingness to travel and work overseas (sometimes at short notice) as required
- Experience in aviation infrastructure planning or aircraft performance analysis.
- Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
- Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
- As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
- Primary annual professional institution subscription.
- 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.
- We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
- Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
- A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
- Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
- Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
- 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.
- Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
- Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
- Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
- Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
- Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
- Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- no skilled worker visa sponsorship is offered.
- candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes without sponsorship are welcome.
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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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