Senior Aviation Planner

Job Description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is looking for a Senior Aviation Planner who is a flexible and motivated individual with a genuine passion for the aviation industry and a desire to make a difference in the world, with a special appreciation for sustainability.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for aviation planning in North America, ensuring seamless integration with global practices and standards.
• Lead and manage complex airport planning projects, including airfield, terminal, and master planning initiatives, from concept through delivery.
• Oversee the use of design and simulation tools (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit, AviPlan, CAST) to produce accurate spatial planning and capacity analysis outputs.
• Develop and implement sustainable planning strategies that align with client goals and industry best practices.
• Supervise and mentor project teams, providing guidance and training to junior staff to build technical and leadership capabilities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary resources and manage large workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and commercially successful.
• Foster collaboration and teamwork across diverse technical disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Prepare and present technical reports, drawings, and client presentations with exceptional attention to detail and clarity.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for follow-on work and contributing to business development efforts.
• Apply methodical problem-solving and critical thinking to address complex planning challenges independently and efficiently.

We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics:

• 10-15 years of experience in aviation planning specifically in airfield, terminals, or airport master planning
• A degree in aeronautical engineering, civil engineering, architecture, air transport management, or airport planning or relevant field. Candidates with economics, sustainability, finance or business-related studies may also be considered.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Power BI desirable).Ability to manage others to work efficiently in drawings platforms, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit, etc. to produce airfield and terminal spatial planning outputs
• Knowledge of simulation & modelling tools for airfield and terminal and the ability to manage others to use them to deliver capacity and demand analysis outputs such as AviPlan and CAST
• Demonstrable professional experience in multiple technical fields within airport planning (airfield & apron, operations, terminal, landside, utilities, airspace, etc.) is expected and required.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration in others as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a diverse range of projects.
• Methodical problem solver with critical thinking, with the ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Ability to organise, manage and supervise medium projects to large workstreams, including resources across various disciplines.
• Expertise in project and programme management with contractual knowledge and the ability deliver commercially successful projects.
• Ability to manage and supervise project teams, including the ability to train junior staff in developing new skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with and present work to clients.
• Ability to build and nurture client relationships, to identify and secure opportunities for follow-on work and win new prospects.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail, being able to produce accurate technical drawings and professional reports.

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

The expected salary range for this position is from $125,000 - $153,000

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.