Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. Mace Consult’s Advisory Centre of Excellence helps clients solve complex infrastructure challenges and make confident investment decisions. We are looking for an airport advisory professional to join the Advisory Centre of Excellence to support high-impact commissions across airport planning, development strategy, due diligence and investment appraisal. You’ll be responsible for delivering strategic airport advisory assignments for aviation, investor, government and infrastructure clients; assessing airport demand, capacity, operations and development options to inform planning and investment decisions; reviewing masterplans, capacity studies, technical outputs and development concepts, identifying key risks and opportunities; contributing to due diligence, business cases, option appraisal and investment planning for airport transactions and major development programmes; translating complex technical, operational and commercial issues into clear advice, reports and presentations; and supporting proposals, methodologies and the continued development of Mace Consult’s strategic Airport Advisory offer.

Experience
Demonstrable experience in airport advisory, airport planning, aviation consultancy or a related field. Strong understanding of airport planning principles, operations, infrastructure requirements and aviation market dynamics. Experience supporting airport master planning, capacity assessments, development studies or technical due diligence. Working knowledge of ICAO Annex 14 and IATA Airport Development Reference Manual principles. Strong research, analysis, problem-solving and communication skills, with confidence engaging multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple commissions, business development activity and internal initiatives.

About you
Experienced aviation advisory professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to produce high-quality client-facing outputs. Confident in engaging with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Able to manage multiple projects and contribute to business development. Values safety, client focus, integrity and continuous improvement. Open to flexible, part-time and hybrid working arrangements where suitable.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in aviation, airport planning, infrastructure or related disciplines are advantageous but not explicitly stated. Experience in airport business planning, commercial due diligence, feasibility studies, financial modelling, investment appraisal or related advisory service lines would be beneficial.