Overview
Mott MacDonald is seeking a forward-thinking VTOL/eVTOL Advisory and Planning Specialist to join our Aviation team. Working in our Airport Planning team, the ideal candidate will be able to lead projects in VTOL/eVTOL infrastructure feasibility, technical planning and design, regulatory and operational domains. The candidate would be expected to work on a range of vertical aviation projects including advisory, planning and design. The candidate should be fully aware of developing regulations for the inclusion of eVTOL.
Responsibilities
* Lead and conduct technical and feasibility studies for VTOL/eVTOL operations in urban and regional contexts
* Awareness of airspace structure, noise studies, environmental considerations and community acceptance
* Develop strategic roadmaps for clients exploring VTOL/eVTOL integration
* Assess technical, regulatory and environmental viability of AAM projects
* Assess and evaluate site selection criteria including, but not limited to, zoning, airspace integration, multimodal connectivity, utilities connectivity, nature including wildlife
* Ability to interpret OEM and infrastructure operator specifications and align them with infrastructure capabilities and requirements
* Plan and design vertiports, helipads, and related infrastructure in line with ICAO, EASA, and FAA guidelines
* Ensure plans, designs and operations comply with evolving regulations (e.g., FAA Part 135, EASA SC-VTOL)
* Collaborate with architects, civil engineers, and urban planners to deliver integrated, future-ready solutions
* Provide insights on VTOL/eVTOL aircraft performance, propulsion systems, and operational requirements
* Support modelling of aircraft performance, noise, and traffic flow
* Interpret and apply evolving regulatory frameworks for AAM
* Stakeholder engagement with local authorities, transport agencies, airport operators, heliport/vertiport operators, OEMs and mobility service providers
* Represent Mott MacDonald in industry forums and working groups
* Lead or contribute to multidisciplinary project teams delivering innovative aviation solutions
* Prepare technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables
Qualifications
* Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Planning, Transport Engineering, or related field
* Experience in aviation infrastructure planning or aircraft performance analysis
* Familiarity with VTOL/eVTOL technologies and AAM ecosystem
* Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
* Knowledge of airspace design, UTM, or drone integration
* Experience with tools (e.g., CAD, GIS, CAST)
* Understanding of sustainability and decarbonisation in aviation
* Strong communication skills, report writing and bid drafting
* A willingness to travel and work overseas (sometimes at short notice) as required
Benefits and work arrangements
* A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increases to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years of service
* Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers
* Enhanced family and carers leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave; shared parental leave with up to 24 weeks pay
* Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities
* Learning and development: professional institution subscription, mentoring, training, and self-development options
* Networks, communities, and social outcomes: involvement in Employee Networks and community programs
* Flexible benefits, including options to tailor health and wellbeing provisions
Accessibility and inclusion
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our business. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com.
We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. We are a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices, delivering work that defines our future and makes a societal impact. As an employee-owned business, we share in the financial success of the company and invest in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.
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