AtkinsRéalis are growing their airport planning team due to increased demand for consulting within the aviation sector. We are therefore looking for enthusiastic airport planning professionals with Some/Several years of experience to work alongside other airport planners, engineers and consultants in this exciting industry. This includes individuals who are looking to take a step-up into a mid-level position with the opportunity to grow. The role will suit an ambitious and enthusiastic individual who is looking to progress their career within an exciting and successful consultancy environment.
The AtkinsRéalis airport team is based in and around the London area with flexible working options available. Our projects encompass the globe, with current airport planning activity in the UK, Ireland, Iceland, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, USA and Australia. Our activities include consulting advice on brand new large scale airport masterplans, airport capacity planning for short to medium term growth as well as providing airport advisory services. We are also industry leaders within the Urban Air Mobility Sector and are involved in delivering Masterplanning expertise in the development of Vertiports.
If you are a passionate airport professional with solid years of airport related experience with an appetite for project delivery then come and join us and be at the forefront of Airport Planning and Design!
Responsibilities:
Whilst working under guidance of our senior colleagues you will undertake a variety of airport-related planning studies and assessments. These may include:
- Development of airport masterplans.
- Scoping and undertaking studies on airfield layout, apron configuration and passenger terminal planning and surface access planning.
- Vertiport design and Urban Air Mobility Masterplanning.
- Data analysis, demand and capacity assessment and interpretation thereof.
- Benchmarking to support analysis, modelling and simulation.
- Writing of technical reports and presentations.
- Attendance and presentation of material at design meetings and all other project related meetings.
- Support to the marketing team in business development activities including input to tenders.
Requirements:
- A relevant first degree or equivalent qualification with preference for an air transport related post graduate qualification and Professional membership to a relevant body.
- Knowledge and/or experience of airport planning, with understanding of airfield planning, terminal planning, surface access planning, facilities planning and CAA, EASA, ICAO and IATA standards.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key drivers of Airport Planning and Development, including the interactions between aviation and airport operations, people and baggage movement, development, planning and design concept, retail, advertising, and surface access.
- An understanding and experience of recognised software used in airport master planning (e.g. CAST, AirTop, bespoke tools) would be useful but not essential.
- Excellent numerical skills including experience of using complex spreadsheets and databases.
- A high sense of accountability with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a drive to deliver high quality work.
- Ability and motivation to manage own work including inputs from others to time and to budget.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to distil and present technical work to non-technical audiences.
- Recognition that international work brings international travel, and a willingness to undertake commissions overseas, potentially for extended periods away from the UK.
What we offer?
AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.
Additional Information:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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