Location/s: Madrid, ES
Overview of the role Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK and Madrid, Spain and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working collaboratively with our regional offices.
We are seeking an Airport Planner with a relevant qualification and professional aviation industry experience to join our aviation team, working in our Madrid office.
The candidate will be part of a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers, and forecast, capacity and business analysts.
We are looking for a versátil and motivated person with a genuine passion for the aviation industry and a desire to make a difference in the world, with an appreciation for sustainability.
Key responsibilities and duties
Be responsible for delivery on a variety of projects including airport masterplans, airport facility planning, capacity and demand analysis and simulation modelling
Deliver airport planning & capacity tasks in all aspects of airports including airfield and apron, terminals and satellite buildings, landside transport, ancillary/support facilities and utilities
Learn the responsibilities of a Project Manager on small projects and/or as a workstream lead involving airport planning activities
Have the opportunity to learn new technical, project management and people management skills from experienced project principals and technical principals with extensive experience
Be able to pass on your technical knowledge to new graduates, training them up on tasks and workstreams that you are managing
Get involved in the liaison with client and key project stakeholders
Assist in the production and submission of proposals, supporting Bid Managers/Directors
Collaborate with and learn from other disciplines in our aviation team, including airfield engineering, transaction advisory, forecasting, project & asset management, and business planning
Candidate specification
A degree in aeronautical engineering, civil engineering,



air transport management, or airport planning.
Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered.
Fluency in English – knowledge of other languages will be valued.
Relevant experience in the aviation industry, preferably working towards a chartership qualification or the ability to demonstrate equivalent transferrable skills from another relevant industry.
Some previous aviation experience in one (or more) technical fields within airport planning (airfield & apron, operations, terminal, landside, utilities, airspace, etc.) is expected.
Characteristics
Proactive and with a learning mindset.
Embrace and support teamwork and collaboration in others as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a diverse range of projects.
Methodical approach to problem solving and with the ability to apply critical thinking.
Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently, while demonstrating the maturity to know when to ask for advice and support from senior team members.
The ability to organise yourself to undertake a series of tasks and to start to be able to organise other colleagues.
Ability to work with more junior staff members, including the ability to train them in developing new skills.
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, which allow you to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
Excellent written communication and attention to detail, being able to produce accurate technical drawings and professional reports.
Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Power BI desirable).




Competent in the use of drawings platforms, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, AviPlan, Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit, etc. to produce airfield and terminal spatial planning outputs.
Working knowledge of simulation & modelling tools for airfield and terminal facilities will be favourably considered.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process.
If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at ****** and we will discuss how we can support you.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet client, team, and personal commitments.
We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well?being, flexibility, and trust.
Benefits
Competitive annual leave
Pension scheme
Life insurance
An annual professional institution subscription
Private medical insurance
Optional benefits via salary sacrifice (restaurant voucher, transport card, day care voucher)
Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive
Agile/flexible working – because life isn't 9?5
Annual bonus scheme
Well?being support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, well?being champions and access to learning and support resources
Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities
The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes
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📌 Airport Planner (Madrid)
🏢 Mott MacDonald
📍 Madrid