Airport Planner

Atkins, a member of SNC Lavalin Organization, is one of the world’s leading consultancies operating in the built and natural environment. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. We offer unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career both in India and around the world. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

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We are looking for an Airport Planner to join our Team at Mumbai, India.

As the aviation industry continues on a path to recovery we are expanding our Aviation Global Technology Centre team to ensure we can continue to support our clients as they implement their development plans alongside their existing asset management initiatives.

We have maintained our delivery capability to our clients during the pandemic and following some key project and framework wins we are now looking to strengthen our team and have a number of positions available. 

We are therefore looking for an Airport Planner to join our growing internationally respected Aviation team based in our Mumbai Office.

We can offer individuals exciting opportunities to support on a wide range of international airport projects.  We are well established at all major international Airports and have a growing portfolio of overseas commissions.

We are looking for an individual with experience in airport planning with understanding of airfield planning. The candidate should possess a relevant first degree or equivalent qualification with preference for an air transport related post graduate qualification and Professional membership to a relevant body. The position requires credibility, competence and technical excellence as it will be a role working closely with industry leading clients, stakeholders and will necessitate the development, approval and implementation of robust design solutions through collaborative working, trust and proactive management of client demands.

You will join a group of passionate industry experts within an already well-established team.  For those individuals that are capable and motivated, we aim to provide an environment offering opportunities for your development and growth as well as providing you with support in formulating your career ambitions.

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

Requirements:

Minimum 10 Years of experience in airport planning, with understanding of airfield planning.

Wider experience and understanding of terminal planning, surface access planning, facilities planning is desirable.

Possess knowledge and experience of using FAA, ICAO, EASA standards and other relevant airport planning standards and practices.

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, planning and design concept, retail, advertising, and surface access. 

Hands-on experience of working on the recognised airfield planning software (Aviplan Airside Pro).

An understanding and experience of other recognised software used in airport master planning (e.g. CAST, AirTop, bespoke tools) would be useful but not essential.

Excellent numerical skills including experience of using complex spreadsheets and databases.

A high sense of accountability with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a drive to deliver high quality work. 

Ability and motivation to manage own work including inputs from others to time and to budget. 

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to distil and present technical work to non-technical audiences. 

Responsibilities:

Development of airport masterplans.

Scoping and undertaking studies on airfield layout, apron configuration and passenger terminal planning and surface access planning.

Vertiport design and Urban Air Mobility Masterplanning.

Data analysis, demand and capacity assessment and interpretation thereof.

Benchmarking to support analysis, modelling and simulation.

Writing of technical reports and presentations.

Attendance and presentation of material at design meetings and all other project related meetings.

Support to the marketing team in business development activities including input to tenders.

Co-ordination with other discipline inputs involved within various projects.

Mentoring and developing graduate airport planners.

Representing our corporate values of Safety, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation.

What we offer at Atkins?

At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes.

Competitive salary.

Group Insurance.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities.

Why work for Atkins

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the globe for more than 50 years. Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

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Additional Information:

Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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