Aviation Planning Consultant

About the role

We are seeking an Airport Planning Consultant to contribute to concept‑level airport planning, functional spatial design and design‑focused project support across major aviation projects. The role involves delivering high‑quality planning and operational solutions that improve efficiency, passenger experience and sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development of the Concept of Operations for DWC Phase 2 and conduct analytical assessments of airport operations.
• Prepare and interpret capacity and Level of Service assessments for terminals, airside, apron, landside and support facilities.
• Develop multi‑scenario demand forecasts and build/run simulation models (CAST, AirTOP, AviPlan or equivalent).
• Translate modelling outputs into clear insights and planning inputs, ensuring documentation and traceability.
• Contribute to airport master‑planning studies, functional and spatial requirement definition, and evaluation of planning options and phasing strategies.

Required profile

• A degree in Aviation Planning, Transport/Civil/Industrial Engineering, Architecture, Aviation Management or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in airport planning, capacity assessment, forecasting, simulation modelling or airport master‑planning.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with airport operators, airlines, regulators and cross‑disciplinary design teams.

Required skills

• Analytical modelling and scenario development.
• Advanced Excel.
• AutoCAD and GIS.
• Simulation tools such as CAST, AirTOP and AviPlan.
• BIM, Revit.