Airport Planner Expert

Job Opportunity: Airport Planning ProfessionalWe are seeking a highly accomplished and motivated professional to join our airport planning team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting international projects.This opportunity offers the rare advantage of working within a global environment, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team spanning various sectors including highways, transport planning, ITS, rail, civil, bridges, water, maritime, and advisory.The role offers a unique platform to expand your professional expertise, influence international projects, and contribute to advancing our reputation as a leader in innovative infrastructure solutions.The Airport Planning team provides end-to-end expertise across the planning lifecycle: from project feasibility and option appraisals to public consultation, application preparation, supporting inquiries, and examinations, through to preliminary and detailed design.Our aim is to ensure every design is fully optimised, future-ready, and fit for construction. Our client base includes leading organisations across the globe.Key Responsibilities:Serve as a core member of our team, delivering strategic support on high-impact, international airport planning projects.Work under the mentorship of leaders, developing expertise while growing airport planning capability.Organise, manage, and deliver work to the highest professional standards, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with our guiding principles.Engage in clear, consistent communication with colleagues; contribute actively to team and project meetings.Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, supporting team leaders, line managers, and project managers to ensure seamless delivery.Take ownership of assigned tasks, demonstrating initiative and research-driven problem-solving.Contribute to project management, staff development, and capability growth within the team.Provide guidance and mentorship to junior colleagues, nurturing talent and building strong technical capability.Support and strengthen client relationships, maintaining regular interaction.Assist in planning resources, utilisation, performance evaluation, and professional development of the team.Leverage the opportunity to be mentored towards attaining professional membership with globally recognised institutions.Actively participate in knowledge-sharing forums, both internal and external, and support business development activities including technical input into bids and proposals.Uphold our commitment to Health & Safety across all work practices.Ensure accurate and timely completion of project timesheets and other documentation.Requirements:Proven international experience in Airport Planning.Recognized professional institution membership (Engineering Council UK or equivalent).Strong understanding of airport planning processes, legislation, and industry standards.Demonstrated expertise in:Traffic and passenger forecastingPlanning parameters and facility requirementsDelivering airport concept designsDeveloping and updating airport masterplansCollaboration with architects and multi-disciplinary teamsExceptional skills in report writing, data analysis, and technical communication.Strong teamwork and coordination abilities, with experience leading and mentoring teams.Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).Outstanding verbal and written English communication skills; detail-oriented, proactive, and outcome-driven.Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.High level of self-motivation, integrity, and professional ethics.Strong sense of accountability with the ability to work independently and under pressure.Desirable Skills:Knowledge of airport planning practices in South Africa.Experience with baggage handling systems, passenger boarding bridges, security screening systems, and facilities planning.Experience in Obstacle Limitation Studies (OLS).Proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD.Experience in project/design management and supporting business development activities, including preparation of technical and commercial bid components.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline.Postgraduate qualification in a related field.Minimum of 8 years' international experience, preferably within the SA, UK, Middle East, or equivalent global markets.