
Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Senior Project Planner Aviation
Senior aviation planner developing master plans, designs & feasibility studies
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Develop aviation master plans, layout designs, and feasibility studies. • Apply FAA advisory circulars and TRB ACRP guidelines to planning work. • Produce spatial planning outputs using Power BI, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and related visualization tools. • Conduct capacity and demand analysis with simulation and modelling software. • Lead and supervise multidisciplinary project teams, mentoring junior staff. • Manage project resources, schedules, and contractual aspects to ensure commercial success. • Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders through presentations, reports, and technical drawings. • Build and maintain client relationships to identify follow‑on opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸master planning
- ▸regulatory compliance
- ▸spatial modeling
- ▸demand analysis
- ▸project management
- ▸client communication
What You Bring
We are seeking a flexible, motivated Senior Aviation Planner passionate about the aviation sector. You will work within a multidisciplinary team on a variety of projects, supporting planning and design for airfields, terminals, landside areas, and operational domains. Ideal candidates hold a university degree or diploma in engineering, architecture, planning, or related fields, with experience in aviation planning, master‑plan development, layout design, and feasibility studies. Proficiency with FAA advisory circulars, TRB ACRP guidelines, and tools such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Power BI, AviPlan, AirTOP, CAST, Infraworks, Revit, or Navisworks is essential. Knowledge of simulation, modelling, and regulatory guidelines for airport operations enhances the profile. We look for proactive professionals who are eager to learn and grow, with a positive, team‑oriented mindset. Strong problem‑solving, independent work, and project‑management abilities are required, including supervision of resources and junior staff. Excellent verbal and written communication, client‑relationship building, and attention to detail are critical for delivering presentations, reports, and technical drawings.
Requirements
- ▸autocad
- ▸revit
- ▸power bi
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸aviation planning
- ▸problem‑solving
Benefits
We empower our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities that shape career‑defining work. Join a collaborative environment where your ambitions align with our goals, allowing you to craft your own story. Employees enjoy a stake in the business and receive performance‑based bonuses. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a 401(k), medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company‑paid life insurance. Individual compensation is based on location, education, experience, and unique skills, with a salary range of $152,000 – $186,000 for this role. Our hybrid model emphasizes in‑office collaboration, with a minimum of three days per week on site, allowing flexibility while maintaining face‑to‑face interaction with teams and clients. • Receive performance‑based bonuses, 401(k), comprehensive health benefits, PTO, parental leave, and life insurance. • Salary range for the position: $152,000‑$186,000.
Work Environment
Hybrid