Senior/principal Airport Planner

AtkinsRealis are looking for an experienced **Airport Planner from a Senior to Principal level in riyadh or Jeddah, KSA**.

This includes individuals who are looking to take a step-up into a Senior position with the opportunity to grow into the role. The role will suit an ambitious and enthusiastic individual who is looking to progress their career within an exciting and successful consultancy environment. The AtkinsRealis Airport team based in the Middle East is founded on experience and dynamism, armed with a ‘can do’ attitude and underpinned by exemplary technical, engineering, operational and leadership backgrounds from across the aviation sector.

**About AtkinsRéalis**

**Responsibilities**:
Within this Senior or Principal position, you will be responsible for the leadership of projects, engagement with clients, and provide direction to junior airport planners in the team. Building on your knowledge of current aviation industry initiatives and passion for airport development, you will proactively drive innovation and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

As part of the role you will also work with other senior colleagues in developing the airport planning capability in terms of staff, tools and training, and support the team to grow the project and client portfolio for airport planning commissions.

You will be responsible for undertaking 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
- Data analysis, demand and capacity assessment and interpretation thereof
- Taking responsibility for the delivery of technical reports and presentations
- Leadership of design meetings, site meetings and all other project related meetings
- Providing support to the market team in business development activities including leading and contributing to tender submissions
- Actively engaging with Atkins / SNCL’s global network of aviation and infrastructure planning professionals.
- Providing guidance and leadership to more junior members of the team

**Requirements**:

- Hands on experience in airport planning, with understanding of airfield planning, terminal planning, surface access planning, facilities planning and CAA, EASA, ICAO and IATA standards.
- A relevant first degree or equivalent qualification with preference for an air transport related post graduate qualification and Professional membership to a relevant body.
- Extensive understanding of the market economics and key drivers of Airport Planning and Development, including the interactions between aviation and airport operations, people and baggage movement, development, design concept, retail, advertising, and surface access.
- Understanding and experience of recognised software used in airport master planning
- A high sense of accountability with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a drive to deliver high quality work.
- Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent studies and projects on time and to budget.
- The ability to work with a range of project stakeholders, contractors and clients
- Understanding of project contractual and commercial requirements
- Ability to lead on business development activities and able to demonstrate successful role in bids/tenders
- A willingness to travel to undertake short-term assignments

**Although not essential the following would be an advantage**:

- Experience of geometric design using AutoCad.
- Excellent numerical skills including experience of using complex spreadsheets and databases
- Experience in Airport Modelling and Simulation tools (e.g. CAST, bespoke tools)
- Experience in airfield and/or terminal operations
- Language skills (Arabic)

AtkinsRealis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

We pursue this commitment by:
Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented;
Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice;
Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect;
Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement;
Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.