Location/s: Madrid, ES

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee‐owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition is where Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.

Overview of the role
We are seeking a highly experienced and versatile Airport Technical Advisor with a civil engineering background to support and grow our dynamic airport advisory business.



This role is idóneo for a well‐rounded professional with a comprehensive understanding of airport systems and a proven track record in delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects.

Key Areas of Experience Required:

Traffic Forecasting

Airport Business Advisory & Modelling

Airport Planning, Design & Operations

Airport Infrastructure Assessment

Cost Planning

Concession Contracts Review

Construction & Operations Monitoring

Key responsibilities and duties include:

Collaborate with cross‐functional teams including planning, engineering, operations, and finance to deliver integrated solutions

Engaging with aviation clients, demonstrating excellent knowledge assimilation and applying this to project assignments

Prepare and deliver high‐quality technical reports, proposals, and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing

Lead projects as both Technical Lead and Project Manager, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction

Undertake client visits both domestically and abroad, to support project delivery and strengthen client relationships

Candidate specification
Essential:

A background in civil engineering or a degree that includes elements of Civil Engineering





Ideally professionally qualified as a Member of a recognised Engineering Institution such as the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent

Demonstrable experience in the aviation industry, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent transferrable skills from another industry

Broad experience across the airport lifecycle —from traffic forecasting, planning and design to operations and business advisory

The right to work in Spain

Fluency in English − knowledge of other languages will be valued as an advantage

Willingness to travel internationally as required

We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics:

Proactive and with a learning mindset

The ability to engage as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a diverse range of projects

Problem solver, attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently and independently

Able to lead and undertake technical reviews, oversee and/or undertake tasks for the production of project deliverables including reports, drawings and presentations

Ability to organise, manage and supervise from small, medium projects to large workstreams, including resources across various disciplines

An ability to work under a flexible (agile) working arrangement both in office and remotely

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and lead cross-functional teams

Proven ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Advanced user of Word, PowerPoint and Excel

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience a

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