Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Technical Director – Aviation Masterplanning
Lead aviation advisory business development and project delivery across UK, Europe, India.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves building a pipeline of advisory work through existing networks, positioning AECOM as a trusted advisor, and representing the business at conferences and on social media. The director will manage a multidisciplinary team of up to five staff, ensure high‑quality delivery, and shape the strategic direction, service portfolio, and financial targets for the advisory unit. Key responsibilities include providing consultancy across airport master planning, capacity analysis, terminal and airfield design, simulation modelling, and sustainability advice, as well as delivering technical due‑diligence, supporting major bids, and maintaining rigorous quality standards. • Grow advisory pipeline by leveraging existing industry contacts and securing new client opportunities. • Lead and mentor a team of up to five multidisciplinary professionals to deliver complex aviation projects. • Define and execute the advisory business strategy, including market targeting, service portfolio development, and annual P&L goals. • Provide consultancy services such as airport master planning, capacity analysis, terminal and airfield design, simulation modelling, and sustainability advice. • Deliver technical due‑diligence, support major bids, and ensure high‑quality deliverables for clients. • Maintain strong client relationships, act as a trusted advisor, and represent AECOM at conferences and on social media.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸master planning
- ▸capacity analysis
- ▸design services
- ▸simulation modelling
- ▸technical due‑diligence
- ▸pipeline development
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and membership in a recognised professional body, with extensive experience in airport planning, design, engineering or construction. Proven project‑management, business‑development, international exposure, and team‑leadership skills are essential, together with a strong network of aviation stakeholders. • Hold a bachelor’s degree plus professional institution membership and extensive airport planning or engineering experience. • Demonstrate proven project management, business development, international exposure, and team‑building capabilities.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor’s
- ▸professional membership
- ▸airport planning
- ▸project management
- ▸business development
- ▸international exposure
Benefits
Employees benefit from hybrid work flexibility, competitive compensation, comprehensive wellbeing programs, and access to industry‑leading technology. The position is based in any UK AECOM office, with the primary location listed as Basingstoke, Hampshire. • Benefit from hybrid work options, competitive compensation, comprehensive wellbeing programs, and access to cutting‑edge technology.
Work Environment
Hybrid