Airport Planner

• Negotiable
• London, England
• Contract

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.