Senior Airport Planner

About the Role

The Senior Airport Planner will work on aviation projects across Saudi Arabia, reporting directly to the Aviation Client Director. This role is centered on delivering high‑quality airport planning solutions that meet client needs. The incumbent will manage and deliver a variety of projects, including airport masterplans, facility planning, capacity and demand analysis, and simulation modelling. They will coordinate planning tasks covering airfield and apron, terminals, satellite buildings, landside transport, ancillary facilities and utilities. In addition, they will act as Project Manager for small to medium‑size projects or workstreams involving airport planning activities. The role also involves mentoring new graduates, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and supporting proposal preparation under the guidance of Bid Principals. • Manage and deliver airport masterplans, facility designs, capacity studies and simulation models. • Coordinate planning across airfield, terminals, aprons, landside transport and ancillary utilities. • Lead small to medium‑size airport planning projects or workstreams as Project Manager. • Mentor and train graduate engineers on project deliverables. • Prepare and submit proposals in collaboration with Bid Principals. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including airfield engineering, forecasting and asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸masterplans
• ▸capacity analysis
• ▸simulation modeling
• ▸project management
• ▸client liaison
• ▸graduate mentoring

What You Bring

A degree in aeronautical or civil engineering, air transport management, or airport planning is required, with fluency in English and additional languages valued. Candidates should possess relevant aviation industry experience and demonstrate expertise across multiple technical fields such as airfield, operations, terminal, landside, utilities or airspace. The position demands a proactive learning mindset, strong teamwork, methodical problem‑solving, and the ability to organise resources on small projects. Demonstrated capabilities in project and programme management, commercial acumen, and supervising junior staff are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AviPlan, Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit and simulation/modelling tools is expected. • Hold a degree in aeronautical, civil, air‑transport or related engineering discipline. • Possess fluency in English; additional language skills advantageous. • Demonstrate experience across multiple airport planning domains (airfield, terminal, landside, etc.). • Exhibit strong project/programme management, commercial acumen and supervisory skills. • Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D, AviPlan, Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit and related simulation tools.

Requirements

• ▸engineering degree
• ▸english fluency
• ▸project management
• ▸civil 3d
• ▸aviplan
• ▸infraworks

Benefits

The company's purpose is to improve society by embedding social outcomes, digital innovation and excellence into every project, thereby transforming client businesses and communities. Equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded in its culture, with a commitment to providing an equitable, non‑discriminatory workplace. Flexible working arrangements are supported to help employees achieve work‑life balance. Benefits include up to 90 calendar days of paid maternity leave, a competitive annual leave entitlement and an annual professional institution subscription. Employees are eligible for a company performance bonus subject to overall business results. The firm also encourages career flexibility and discusses flexible work options during the interview stage. • Offer flexible working arrangements and support work‑life balance. • Provide up to 90 days paid maternity leave and competitive annual leave. • Include an annual professional institution subscription and performance‑based bonus.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time