Senior Associate Director - Airport Planning

Senior Associate Director - Airport Planning

Jacobs Wokingham, England, United Kingdom

At Jacobs, we challenge today’s problems to reinvent tomorrow by solving critical issues for thriving cities, resilient environments, and cutting‑edge manufacturing—turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex airport planning projects with precision and creativity.
• Engage stakeholders with clarity and confidence, building trusted relationships across the aviation sector.
• Champion sustainable development and drive innovation in planning approaches and tools.
• Collaborate with the Capability Director and Team Leads to grow people, processes, and planning expertise.
• Contribute to the development of flexible, high‑performing teams that thrive on shared success and diverse thinking.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Demonstrable experience in airport planning, with expertise in at least one of the following areas:
  • Airport Master Planning
  • Project Management
  • Landside and Urban Planning
  • Airside Planning and Design
  • Terminal Planning and Design
  • Capacity & Demand Assessments / Facility Requirements
  • Airport Operations

Additional Skills And Experience We Value

• Extensive experience in international aviation/airport projects
• Familiarity with EASA, ICAO, IATA standards, and UK CAPs
• Experience in bid preparation and business development
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and planning tools

As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all listed requirements.