Senior Airport Planner

London, England, United Kingdom

Shape the Future of our Airports. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting airport projects? Join our talented Airport Planning Team – everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients’ challenges head‑on. It’s a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions. Bring your skills to the mix as a Senior Airport Planner and play a vital role in delivering projects in the UK, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, USA, Canada and Australia.

Our activities include consulting advice on brand new large‑scale airport masterplans, airport capacity planning for short to medium‑term growth, and providing airport advisory services. We are also industry leaders within the Urban Air Mobility sector and are involved in delivering master‑planning expertise for the development of vertiports.

• Contribute to airport master planning projects and lead specific studies on airfield layout, passenger terminal and surface access planning.
• Co‑ordinate and deliver solutions on time and to budget.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver airport planning and design expertise.
• Help us develop cutting‑edge industry tools that we can offer to our clients, keeping us one step ahead of our competitors.

• A relevant first degree or equivalent qualification, with a preference for a transport‑related postgraduate qualification and membership of a relevant professional body.
• A strong sense of accountability and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, driven to deliver high‑quality work.
• Enthusiasm and passion to coordinate, supervise and deliver airport planning & capacity solutions as part of airport masterplans and development projects, covering airfield, apron, terminal, landside, ancillary facilities, etc.
• Experience developing client relationships and winning new work.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Benefit from numerous opportunities for training and professional development, a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a fulfilling personal life.

We’re Atkins

Réalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we change the world. We are committed to leading our clients across end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is conducted by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer. If applying, please do not reference or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.