Special Airport Systems Lead – (Building Services)

Company: WSP in the UK & Ireland
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Description

The aviation programme and digital transformation lead will provide leadership across complex global aviation programmes, with a focus on sustainability, digital transformation, airport design, systems integration, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Reshape and deliver mission critical aviation initiatives in alignment with regulatory, operational, and sustainability targets while introducing innovative digital and technology solutions across major aviation environments.

Lead multi‑year, multi‑stakeholder aviation programmes from concept through delivery, overseeing design and delivery of airport systems including specialist Airport Operational Systems (AODB, ESB/IB, RMS, BRS, CUPPS/CUSS), ICT, security, smart airport systems, and digital infrastructure.

Act as an experienced systems integrator guiding projects across multiple airport systems, ensuring seamless interoperability.

Represent the organisation at international aviation forums, exhibitions, and aviation working groups.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Global aviation project experience
  • Leadership of complex specialist airport systems design and integration projects
  • Previous implementation of digital transformation projects in aviation
  • Experience of advisory and design and engineering consultancy

Benefits

Work‑life balance: a hybrid working policy allowing two days of work-from-home per week and flexible collaboration in modern offices.

Inclusivity & belonging: a culture that welcomes diverse backgrounds and promotes equality and respectful working environments.

Health & wellbeing: access to medical services, wellness programmes, and flexible benefits such as gym membership discounts and menopause support.

Flexibility: options for part‑time work, additional leave, and the use of bank holiday entitlement to suit individual needs.

Development: ongoing training, mentoring, and opportunities for professional growth.

Equal Opportunity

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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Posted: May 24th, 2026