Senior Airport Planner

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job:

The Senior Airport Planner will work on aviation projects within Saudi Arabia, reporting to the Aviation Client Director.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Responsible for the management and delivery of a variety of projects including airport masterplans, airport facility planning, capacity and demand analysis and simulation modelling.
• Deliver, coordinate and manage airport planning & capacity tasks in all aspects of airports including airfield and apron, terminals and satellite buildings, landside transport, ancillary/support facilities and utilities.
• Take on responsibilities of a Project Manager for small to medium-sized projects and/or workstreams involving airport planning activities.
• Have the opportunity to learn new technical, project management and people management skills from experienced project principals and technical principals with extensive experience.
• Be able to pass on your technical knowledge to new graduates, training them up on projects that you are managing.
• Report to and liaise with clients and key project stakeholders on the small projects you manage or larger projects that you are working on.
• Be responsible for the co-ordination, management, production and submission of proposals, under the guidance of Bid Principals.
• Collaborate with and learn from other disciplines in our aviation team, including airfield engineering,transaction advisory, forecasting, project & asset management, and business planning.

Role Requirements:

• A degree in aeronautical engineering, civil engineering, air transport management, or airport planning. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered.

• Fluency in English – knowledge of other languages will be valued.
• Relevant experience in the aviation industry, preferably with a chartership qualification or the ability to demonstrate equivalent transferrable skills from another relevant industry.
• Demonstrable professional experience in more than one technical field within airport planning (airfield & apron, operations, terminal, landside, utilities, airspace, etc.) is expected.
• Proactive and with a learning mindset.
• Embrace and support teamwork and collaboration in others as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a diverse range of projects.
• Methodical approach to problem solving and with the ability to apply critical thinking.
• Ability to organise yourself and others on small projects and workstreams, including resources across various disciplines.
• Demonstrable capabilities in project management, programme management and commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage and supervise more junior staff members, including the ability to train them in developing new skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, which allow you to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail, being able to produce accurate technical drawings and professional reports.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Power BI desirable).
• Competent in the use of drawings platforms, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, AviPlan, Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit, etc. to produce airfield and terminal spatial planning outputs.
• Knowledge of simulation & modelling tools for airfield and terminal facilities is expected.
• In Mott MacDonald, we have a strong policy on ethical behaviour and expect the highest standards of ethical practice. These are at the core of our corporate values hence do not engage in any aspects of bribery or corrupt practice. #LI-SA2

As such, we expect staff must always act:

• Professionally
• With integrity
• With due skill, care and diligence
• In good faith, and
• In compliance with all applicable laws

Our Purpose
At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Flexible Working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

We can offer:

• 90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance