Aviation Stakeholder Specialist

At AtkinsRéalis we offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment.

Our Infrastructure Division is supporting many of the major infrastructure programmes across the UK as well as major international projects. Our focus is to deliver effective outcomes by optimising the performance of both new and existing assets. Our Infrastructure Asset Management Practice is a key component of this, enabling us to ensure customers’ outcomes are realised in the projects we undertake as well as delivering bespoke sector-specific solutions to optimise asset performance. AtkinsRéalis provides the opportunity to influence some of the most significant infrastructure programmes in the UK as well as develop and implement innovative solutions across the sector.

Our Services Include:

• Our Infrastructure Asset & Information Management practice delivers data-driven solutions as well as providing asset management, regulatory, and technical advice to a range of clients, both in the UK and internationally. We are looking for an enthusiastic, client and solution-oriented individual to lead and develop our asset performance business with our clients.
• Asset performance monitoring and benchmarking, including use/development of dashboards and digital tools to drive improved performance.
• Strategic Planning including development of risk-based decision-making tools and methodologies, and prioritisation.
• Tactical Planning. Turning Business Plans into reality and delivering outcomes.
• Assurance and regulatory advice both for UK Airports and internationally.
• Strategic Asset Management advice, including gap analysis and improvement plans against ISO55001/ business process engineering, business plan development.
• The role of the Aviation Stakeholder Specialist is to provide insight into risks and opportunities in airport projects both in the UK and abroad. 
• You will be a key member of our Infrastructure Asset Management Practice which seeks to support our key clients in the Aviation Market. We are looking for an energetic individual with proven ability to sell this expertise and help us in the building of the Aviation team for future growth.

Requirements:

Candidates should have a blend of technical, stakeholder engagement, financial, and project management skills to win and deliver projects:

• Possess a background in winning and serving clients on major projects, a sound technical background, excellent communication and organizational skills and thorough knowledge and understanding of aviation clients.
• Participate in strategic planning for aviation to maximize profitability, marketing capabilities, operational efficiencies, and quality.
• Leverage existing and develop new aviation client relationships to identify and pursue business opportunities.
• Assist in the development of project work plans, participates in reviews of schedules, budgets, project milestone dates and work products.
• Participate in the development of the annual and strategic plans for the area of responsibility and implements accordingly.
• Actively pursue new project opportunities for the area of responsibility by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients, participates in the evaluation of new project opportunities for the area of responsibility.
• Identify and work toward the resolution of client relations problems.

The Individual:

Candidates for this role must be open to UK and potentially international travel and periods away from their home office on a regular basis. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of:

• A confident, professional manner with a “Can Do” approach.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain complex matters to clients and internal stakeholders in a clear and relevant way.
• Commercially astute.
• A supportive and encouraging approach to identifying and nurturing talent.
• Ability to work collaboratively within AtkinsRéalis, with the supply chain and with Clients.
• Requirements And Qualifications.
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body preferred but not essential.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis? 

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women. 

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo. 

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks. 

Security clearance: 

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

We are 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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