We are looking for an individual with experience in airport planning with understanding of airfield planning
The candidate should possess a relevant first degree or equivalent qualification with preference for an air transport related post graduate qualification and Professional membership to a relevant body
The position requires credibility, competence and technical excellence as it will be a role working closely with industry leading clients, stakeholders and will necessitate the development, approval and implementation of robust design solutions through collaborative working, trust and proactive management of client demands
You will join a group of passionate industry experts within an already well-established team
For those individuals that are capable and motivated, we aim to provide an environment offering opportunities for your development and growth as well as providing you with support in formulating your career ambitions
Therefore, if you want to be stimulated intellectually, to challenge yourself professionally and be part of a dynamic team, we would like to hear from you
Requirements:
Minimum 10 Years of experience in airport planning, with understanding of airfield planning.
Wider experience and understanding of terminal planning, surface access planning, facilities planning is desirable.
Possess knowledge and experience of using FAA, ICAO, EASA standards and other relevant airport planning standards and practices.
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.
Hands-on experience of working on the recognised airfield planning software (Aviplan Airside Pro).
An understanding and experience of other recognised software used in airport master planning (eg 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.
Responsibilities:
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.
Co-ordination with other discipline inputs involved within various projects.
Mentoring and developing graduate airport planners.
Representing our corporate values of Safety, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation.
What we offer at Atkins
Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes.
Competitive salary.
Group Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities
