AtkinsRéalis

Senior Airport Planner

AtkinsRéalis
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in airport masterplanning, capacity planning, and operational assessments while effectively collaborating with diverse teams and clients to deliver innovative solutions. Possesses strong technical and commercial awareness, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Airport Planning ExperienceCapacity Solutions DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementProject Coordination and SupervisionTransport-Related Postgraduate Qualification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and deliver airport masterplanning projects across all stages of the development lifecycle
  • Deliver airport masterplanning, capacity planning, operational assessments and surface access planning
  • Coordinate and deliver solutions on time and to budget
  • Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver airport planning and design expertise
  • Develop industry tools for clients
  • Build relationships with clients, stakeholders and project partners
  • Contribute to innovation, continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies
  • Identify opportunities that create additional value for clients and communities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Relevant first degree or equivalent qualification
  • Preference for a transport-related postgraduate qualification
  • Professional membership to a relevant body
  • Experience in airport planning and capacity solutions across airfield, apron, terminal, landside and ancillary facilities
  • Experience developing client relationships and work-winning activities
  • Technically strong and commercially aware
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to coordinate, supervise and deliver airport planning and capacity solutions
  • Willingness to learn
  • Proactive approach to problem solving
  • Ability to work collaboratively within diverse project teams
  • May require relevant security clearance
  • Security vetting may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Clear career progression pathways
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Training opportunities
  • Flexible holiday allowances
  • Employee rewards
  • Tailored health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits
  • Family friendly employment policies
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Employee resource groups
  • Disability Confident interview commitment for applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria

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Hard Skills
Airport MasterplanningCapacity PlanningOperational AssessmentsSurface Access PlanningProject DeliveryTechnical Problem SolvingInnovation and Continuous Improvement
Soft Skills
Collaborative TeamworkProactive ApproachRelationship BuildingAdaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
Tools & Technologies
Industry Tools Development
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Membership to Relevant BodySecurity Clearance
Industry Keywords
Transport PlanningAirport DesignStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementUK Residency Requirement