Epsom

Associate Director - Airport Planning

Posted on Tuesday, 15th September 2026

Consultancy
Epsom
£70k - 85k per year
Permanent

Associate Director – Airport Planning

Location: Epsom / London | Hybrid

Sector: Aviation & Infrastructure

What if your next role gave you the opportunity to help shape how some of the world’s airports grow?

I’m working with a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy that is looking for an experienced Associate Director – Airport Planning to join its established and expanding aviation team.

This is a senior role combining technical leadership, airport masterplanning, strategic advisory, client management and business development.

What you’ll be leading:

  • Airport masterplanning & development
  • Capacity modelling & demand forecasting
  • Terminal, airfield, apron & landside planning
  • Surface access & transport planning
  • Senior client & stakeholder engagement
  • Bids, tenders & business development
  • Leadership, mentoring & multidisciplinary teams

You’ll have the opportunity to work across major UK airports and international aviation programmes, providing strategic advice and leading complex commissions from concept through delivery.

We’re looking for someone with:

  • Strong airport planning/masterplanning experience
  • Experience with airport capacity assessment/modelling
  • Understanding of airside, terminal & landside environments
  • Proven senior client and stakeholder management
  • Experience leading complex consultancy projects
  • A track record in business development/work winning
  • Knowledge of CAA / ICAO / IATA / EASA standards

VISSIM, VISUM or AutoCAD experience would be advantageous.

If you’re an experienced airport planning professional ready to take a strategic leadership role rather than simply deliver technical work, this could be a very interesting next step.

Interested? Drop me a message for a confidential conversation.

Abhinav Patial

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