Our client is seeking an experienced Airport Planner to join a multidisciplinary civils and strategic planning team supporting major UK and international airport development projects. This contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex aviation infrastructure schemes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and contributing to airport master planning, terminal facility planning and airside spatial planning
- Supporting the development of facility layouts and integrated airport infrastructure solutions
- Conducting capacity analysis and operational assessments across airside and terminal facilities
- Using AutoCAD to produce, revise and develop detailed airport layout drawings and spatial planning models
- Ensuring planning outputs align with CAA, EASA, ICAO, IATA and relevant international regulatory standards
- Working closely with civil engineers, strategic planners and external stakeholders to deliver coordinated solutions
- Providing technical guidance, peer reviews and informal mentorship to junior planners and engineers
- Analysing complex operational data and presenting technical findings clearly to stakeholders
Job Requirements:
- Significant experience in airport planning within an airport operator or engineering consultancy environment
- Strong knowledge of airfield planning, terminal spatial dynamics, airport capacity analysis and airport operations
- Hands-on proficiency in AutoCAD for airport layout design and spatial planning visualisations
- Working knowledge of CAA, EASA, ICAO and IATA standards and guidelines
- Experience contributing to aviation infrastructure, airport development or strategic planning projects
- Strong analytical, technical reporting and presentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and provide effective technical support
- Relevant qualification or professional background in airport planning, aviation, civil engineering or a related discipline
Contract Details:
- Six-month minimum contract opportunity
- Full-time hours of 37.5 hours per week
- Opportunity to support high-profile UK and international airport development projects
If you are an experienced Airport Planner with strong aviation and airport planning expertise, apply now to contribute to major multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
