Airport Planner

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About The Role

Our client is a well-established design-led architectural consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-profile infrastructure, transport, and masterplanning projects globally. With a key office in Central London and additional locations across Europe and the Middle East, they operate at the intersection of design and planning – supporting major international aviation clients.

They are now looking to appoint an Airport Planner with a minimum of 5 years' experience to join their growing aviation team. This is a hands-on planning and coordination role suited to someone with deep knowledge of airport functionality, passenger flows, and terminal configurations. The role is based in London with hybrid working (minimum 2 days in‑office).

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support aviation masterplanning and terminal planning studies
  • Prepare and review layouts using IATA and functional planning standards
  • Participate in feasibility studies and early-stage design coordination
  • Present findings and concepts to clients and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams, both internally and externally
  • Support greenfield and existing airport expansion projects
  • Manage project timelines and deliverables within planning teams

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in airport/aviation planning
  • Strong understanding of IATA standards, capacity modelling, and terminal layout design
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate planning resources
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Planning, Architecture, or related field
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proficiency in relevant software (AutoCAD, Revit desirable but not essential)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
  • Hybrid working (2-3 days/week in-office)
  • 20 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with tenure
  • Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year
  • Private healthcare (after qualifying period)
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Reimbursement of ARB/RIBA subscriptions
  • Annual training allowance and access to CPD resources
  • Paid overtime and covered site visit expenses
  • Friendly, sociable studio culture with Thursday drinks and monthly team events

If you’re an experienced architect with infrastructure or transport sector exposure and a passion for public-facing design, we’d love to hear from you.

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Company: Ignis Partners
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Location: London
Job Description:

About The Role

Our client is a well-established design-led architectural consultancy with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-profile infrastructure, transport, and masterplanning projects globally. With a key office in Central London and additional locations across Europe and the Middle East, they operate at the intersection of design and planning – supporting major international aviation clients.

They are now looking to appoint an Airport Planner with a minimum of 5 years’ experience to join their growing aviation team. This is a hands-on planning and coordination role suited to someone with deep knowledge of airport functionality, passenger flows, and terminal configurations. The role is based in London with hybrid working (minimum 2 days in‑office).

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support aviation masterplanning and terminal planning studies
  • Prepare and review layouts using IATA and functional planning standards
  • Participate in feasibility studies and early-stage design coordination
  • Present findings and concepts to clients and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams, both internally and externally
  • Support greenfield and existing airport expansion projects
  • Manage project timelines and deliverables within planning teams

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in airport/aviation planning
  • Strong understanding of IATA standards, capacity modelling, and terminal layout design
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate planning resources
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Planning, Architecture, or related field
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proficiency in relevant software (AutoCAD, Revit desirable but not essential)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
  • Hybrid working (2-3 days/week in-office)
  • 20 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with tenure
  • Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year
  • Private healthcare (after qualifying period)
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Reimbursement of ARB/RIBA subscriptions
  • Annual training allowance and access to CPD resources
  • Paid overtime and covered site visit expenses
  • Friendly, sociable studio culture with Thursday drinks and monthly team events

If you’re an experienced architect with infrastructure or transport sector exposure and a passion for public-facing design, we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: May 6th, 2026