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Posted: 10/19/2026Technical Director – Aviation
AtkinsRéalisCore Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Airport Planning, Civil Engineering, and Transportation Engineering, with a strong focus on leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex airport development programmes. Proven ability to build relationships with aviation stakeholders and influence senior executives while ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Airport PlanningCivil EngineeringStakeholder ManagementLeadership SkillsAviation Sector Network
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and grow the Airport Planning and Airfield Civil Engineering team
- Set team direction, develop capability and create a high-performing environment
- Build and maintain relationships with airport operators and aviation stakeholders
- Provide technical leadership across airport projects
- Guide airport planning, airside, landside and civil engineering designs from concept through delivery
- Support airport expansion, operational efficiency, sustainability and resilience programmes
- Collaborate across engineering, environmental, digital and programme management disciplines
- Identify and secure new business opportunities
- Mentor future leaders and technical specialists
- Represent the business through client engagement, industry forums and professional institutions
- Travel across the UK and work three days per week in travel/office-based arrangements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree qualified in Airport Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Aviation Management or a related discipline
- Membership of a relevant professional institution
- Proven track record leading major airport development programmes from strategic planning and feasibility through business case development and implementation
- Strong understanding of airport planning, airfield design and civil engineering within an operational airport environment
- Strong aviation-sector network and ability to build trusted client relationships, secure opportunities and grow strategic accounts
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across planning, engineering, operational, environmental and programme delivery disciplines
- Commercial awareness and ability to balance technical, client and business priorities
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills
- Experience influencing senior airport executives, airlines, regulators, government bodies and industry partners
- Credible aviation leadership at strategic and technical levels
- Role may require security clearance
- May require proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer for security vetting
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Tailorable benefits for health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Family-friendly employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Airport Development ProgrammesAirfield DesignOperational EfficiencySustainability ProgrammesBusiness Case DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipStrategic PlanningFeasibility StudiesClient Engagement
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingMentoringCommercial AwarenessInfluencing Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Airport PlanningDegree in Civil EngineeringMembership of Relevant Professional Institution
Industry Keywords
Aviation ManagementAirport OperatorsRegulatorsGovernment BodiesIndustry Forums