Airport Planner (Graduate Level)

Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is an international multi-disciplinary organisation with over 18,000 employees. The Atkins Aviation team based in the South East of England is founded on experience and dynamism, armed with a ‘can do’ attitude and underpinned by exemplary technical, engineering, operational and leadership backgrounds from across the aviation sector.

We currently have an opportunity for an Airport Planner (Graduate Level) to join our successful team. The role will suit an ambitious and enthusiastic individual who is looking to progress their career within an exciting and successful consultancy environment. The opportunity would suit a graduate with ambitions to work, or extend experience in the aviation industry through working in a consultancy that delivers excellence within the global aviation sector.

If you want to be stimulated intellectually, to challenge yourself professionally and be part of a dynamic team, then we would like to hear from you.

Requirements

• Relevant first degree or equivalent qualification with preference for an air transport related post graduate qualification and Professional membership to a relevant body.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the key drivers of Airport Planning and Development, including the interactions between aviation and airport operations, people and baggage movement, development, design concept, retail, advertising, and transport modes that serve the ‘front door’. 
• Ability and motivation to manage own work including inputs from others to time and to budget.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to distil and present technical work to non-technical audiences.
• Recognition that international work brings international travel, and a willingness to undertake commissions overseas, potentially for extended periods away from the UK.

Knowledge and appreciation of:

• Airspace planning and its interface with airport operations and development
• International codes and standards applicable to aviation 
• Environmental impacts of aviation including noise, air quality and carbon assessment
• Regulation and its impact on UK airports - desirable
• Commercial models of airports
• Surface access and landside issues

Training
Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents

Rewards and Benefits
The Atkins standard benefits package
(http://axis.eu.atkinsglobal.com/uk/peoplematters/rewards/Pages/default.aspx) is included in the job description template which can be found using the following link: http://axis.eu.atkinsglobal.com/uk/peoplematters/employ/Pages/recruitment.aspx