AtkinsRealis are looking for a Senior Airport Planner in Dubai, UAE.
Responsibilities
Development of airport masterplans
Scoping and undertaking studies on airfield layout, apron configuration and passenger terminal planning and surface access planning
Data analysis, demand and capacity assessment and interpretation thereof
Benchmarking to support analysis, modelling and simulation
Writing of technical reports and presentations
Attendance and presentation of material at design meetings and all other project related meetings
Support to the marketing team in business development activities including input to tenders
Requirements
A relevant first degree or equivalent qualification with preference for an air transport related post graduate qualification and Professional membership to a relevant body.
Minimum experience required: 10 years post qualification
Knowledge and/or experience of airport planning, with understanding of airfield planning, terminal planning, surface access planning, facilities planning and CAA, EASA, ICAO and IATA standards
Demonstrate an understanding of the key drivers of Airport Planning and Development, including the interactions between aviation and airport operations, people and baggage movement, development, planning and design concept, retail, advertising, and surface access.
Understanding and experience of recognised software used in airport master planning (e.g. CAST, bespoke tools)
Excellent numerical skills including experience of using complex spreadsheets and databases
A high sense of accountability with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a drive to deliver high quality work.
Ability and motivation to manage own work including inputs from others to time and to budget.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to distil and present technical work to non-technical audiences.
The ability to work with a range of project stakeholders, contractors and clients