WSP in the UK & Ireland
Airport Planner - Aviation
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Airport Planner – WSP (United Kingdom)
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field—helping you do the best work of your life. Here, creativity flourishes, and diverse perspectives drive impactful solutions.
Our global team—exceeding 69,000 professionals—proudly delivers value through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. Ranked among the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, we deliver lasting, positive impacts in communities around the globe.
About the Role
We seek an Airport Planner to join WSP’s Airport Planning & Advisory team in the UK. You’ll collaborate with aviation experts to deliver high-quality airport planning services, supporting projects across the UK and internationally.
Our team specialises in aviation infrastructure—from new airport development to optimising existing operations. Our work spans strategic airport master planning, sustainability and environmental consultancy, storefront and terminal development to airfield planning and regulatory analysis.
Your Key Contributions
A typical week in this role includes:
- Supporting high-impact aviation projects with a mix of technical, advisory, and project management tasks.
- Delivering airport master plans, technical due diligence, demand forecasting, spatial planning (terminals, runways, aprons), and capacity analysis.
- Undertaking air traffic forecasting and capacity-demand studies, with inputs to environmental impact assessments.
- Producing AutoCAD drawings (master plans, terminal layouts, airfield configurations).
- Conducting airfield/terminal simulations (CAST, AirTOP software).
- Assisting in bid preparation, investor lender advisory, and policy studies.
- Mentoring junior team members and providing technical expertise.
Responsibilities
- Technical Deliverables & Planning
- Develop airport master plans, capacity studies, and public engagement strategies.
- Conduct demand and capacity multi-score analyses for airport expansion/redevelopment.
- Lead spatial planning & layout design for terminals, support facilities, and airside extraction.
- Prepare submissions to AAA, weekly NPF submissions, and CAA—ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Apply environmental assessments and sustainability metrics (alignment with Net Zero & ICAO Decarbonisation goals).
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
-
Simulation & Modelling
- Execute terminal and airfield traffic simulations to identify bottlenecks and optimizations.
- Validate simulation outputs against CAA expectations & AirTOP/CAST outputs.
-
Project Management
- Coordinate sub-consultants (if required).
- Assess project proposals and present recommendations.
- Collaborate with first-line managers to champion project delivery.
-
Research, Reporting & Knowledge Sharing
- Toggle between detailed design and strategic consultancy delivery.
- Disseminate findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Train and mentor junior professionals.
Requirements
We’re looking for ** passionate planners** who care about transforming aviation infrastructure for the future. To qualify, you must demonstrate:
- ****2-5 years of relevant airport planning experience (consultancy or operator)**.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in airport planning, air transport management, engineering, architecture, or transport planning.
- Proven expertise in: master (terminal), airfield, and support facility planning.
- Knowledge of CAA, EASA, ICAO standards, and strategic repositioning techniques.
- Strong AutoCAD skills for drawing airport master plans & layouts.
- Experience with airside/terminal traffic modelling (CAST/AirTOP preferred).
- Multitasking prowess—balancing deadline-driven, detail-oriented deliverables.
- Sustainability awareness: Alignment with net-zero, decarbonization targets, and innovative sustainability strategies.
- Ability to translate technical data into concise, clear presentations for clients and colleagues.
- Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication skills.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
** charcoal certification is optimum but isn’t compulsory.**
Benefits
Build a Career You’ll Love
WSP encourages you to learn, grow, and thrive. Embrace a culture that nurtures growth—whether through mentorship, Chartered Institute training, or in-house upskilling.
Work-Life Harmony
Fuel your personal passions alongside your professional commitments:
- Hybrid work (2 days in the office, 3 days at home).
- Flexible hours including our signature WSP My Hour policy.
- Customizable vacation and part-time/flexible work arrangements.
Wellbeing & Inclusion
WSP commits to your holistic wellbeing:
- Free virtual on-demand GP appointments (NHS/UK Physician-approved).
- GymFlex partnership (40% off gym memberships).
- Relationship support programmes:曆important for parents, clinicians, and LGBTQIA+ employees.
- Employee resource groups (ERGs) to uplift every background.
Making a Difference
Join a purpose-driven community of almost 11,000 UK professionals, advancing sustainable growth and innovative networks.
Why WSP?
A place where passion converges with impact. Guided by inclusion, innovation, and sustainability, WSP is a global leader dedicated to reshaping tomorrow’s world.
Position category: Permanent, Full-Time.
We welcome applications from women, disabled candidates, mature applicants, and equality & diversity groups—we are committed to Gender Diverse Challenges and Disability Confidence.
#WeAreWSP. Apply today.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location