Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

We are currently seeking an Airport Planner to join a team of aviation professionals supporting and growing the Airport Planning & Advisory team in the UK. You will work on a range of projects across the UK and internationally, focusing on delivering high quality airport planning services and solutions.

The role involves supporting the Airport Planning and Advisory Team in the development and delivery of technical and project work. WSP specialises in airport planning and advisory for aviation infrastructure, including planning new airports and assessing existing airports for redevelopment, expansion, and operational improvement.

Our airport planning services include master planning, demand forecasting, capacity analysis, terminal and support facility planning, airfield planning and phasing, airside and terminal simulation modelling, and environmental and sustainability advice. The Aviation Advisory team provides business and regulatory advice, regional and national policy studies, technical advisory roles for investors and lenders, economic analysis, research and benchmarking, technical due diligence for acquisitions and privatisations, and airport operations advisory.

We recognise that airports are more than travel hubs; they drive innovation, technological development, and stimulate social and economic activity in their communities. Our projects range from strategic consulting to project management, microsimulation models to airport master plans, terminal expansions to carbon accreditation, runway rehabilitation to baggage handling system implementation.

A typical week includes:
- Contributing to technical delivery of airport planning and advisory tasks on international aviation projects
- Delivering airport planning and capacity solutions as part of master plans and development projects covering airfield, apron, terminal, landside, and ancillary facilities
- Undertaking analytical studies related to air traffic forecasting and capacity-demand analysis
- Preparing airport master plan, terminal layout, or airfield layout drawings using AutoCAD
- Conducting airfield and/or terminal simulation modelling using software such as CAST or AirTOP
- Managing and delivering airport planning related tasks successfully
- Assisting project managers with project process management
- Contributing to bids and proposals for new projects
- Providing technical training and professional guidance to junior team members

Experience
Approximately 2-5 years of relevant airport planning experience.
Proven track record in airport planning roles within consultancy or airport operators.
Strong experience in airport master planning, terminal and/or airside spatial planning, capacity analysis, terminal and support facilities planning.
Familiarity with CAA, EASA, ICAO, IATA, and other aviation standards.
Experience using AutoCAD for airport layout drawings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with simulation and modelling tools such as CAST Aircraft, Terminal, or AirTOP is advantageous.

About you
Strong spatial planning and master planning skills.
Excellent data analysis and presentation skills.
Competent task management skills with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritisation in a dynamic team environment.
Keen interest in incorporating ‘future ready’ ideas into airport development plans, focusing on net-zero, decarbonisation, and sustainable aviation goals.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to express ideas effectively and professionally to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline such as air transport management, airport planning, engineering, architecture, or transport planning.
Chartership with a relevant professional body is preferred but not mandatory.