Job Description
Location
Croydon, UK
Relocation supported: Not supported, but internal applications are welcome
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 global industries, delivering work that is defining our future and making an impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance and we succeed when they do. With opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are varied for each individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you are surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, 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 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.
About the role
Our specialist aviation team is based in London, UK, and delivers major airport planning and development projects globally, working with our regional offices. We are seeking a Technical Director who is a specialist in Airport Capacity Analysis. The successful candidate will be recognised in the industry as a technical expert in their specialist field. The candidate will be part of a globally respected and diverse team of airport planners, airfield engineers, and forecast, capacity and business analysts.
Key responsibilities
* Technical Excellence
o Lead capacity work on major airport development programmes for significant airport owners and operators.
o Be recognised by clients and within the aviation industry as a technical specialist with world class capacity expertise.
o Train others in this specialist field, nurturing junior team members and helping them develop airport capacity capabilities.
o Advance capacity expertise across all airport facilities and systems including operational research, data analysis, capacity planning, and simulation modelling.
o Optimise capacity at airports by understanding and applying new technologies.
* Business Development
o Seek and pursue new business opportunities to grow airport capacity planning services.
o Build and maintain relationships with airport operator clients, influencing directors to become their consultant.
o Plan and position for opportunities, converting them into projects with high-quality proposals.
o With clients who commission our capacity services, act as Account Leader / Client Manager.
* Project Delivery
o Provide technical leadership of capacity and simulation modelling for major airport planning and development projects.
o Communicate effectively with client organisations and stakeholders to build confidence in capacity principles.
o Act as Project Director/Principal, coaching and mentoring Project Managers and delivering successful project outcomes.
o Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget with sound governance, quality deliverables, and realization of client benefits.
We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with experience and a genuine passion for the aviation industry.
Qualifications and experience
* Extensive experience in airport capacity, including work on large scale airport development programmes.
* Numerically fluent, able to understand complex systems and train junior staff in analysis and optimisation.
* Understanding of simulation modelling tools and techniques to train junior modellers and optimise airport facilities and operations.
* Excellent communication skills, able to interact with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
* A degree in mathematics, operational research, air transport management, aeronautical engineering, airport planning, or civil engineering. Candidates with other relevant qualifications may be considered.
* Fluency in English; knowledge of other languages is advantageous.
* Willingness to travel regularly to visit domestic and international clients; overseas work on major programmes is advantageous.
* Proficiency in Microsoft software and experience using simulation modelling software, with ability to manage others to use them.
Candidate characteristics
* Proactive and self-motivated with a learning mindset.
* Curious and analytical, willing to adopt new techniques and software and strive for continuous improvement.
* Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and win new work.
* Strong project leadership, able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
* Team player who mentors colleagues and fosters collaboration.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with clients and cross-functional teams.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
Equality, accessibility, and diversity
We value equality and inclusivity. We promote fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for support.
Agile working
We are open to flexible working and can support responsibilities beyond the workplace.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
* Health and wellbeing: private medical insurance, health cash plan, wellbeing program, access to menopause support, and flexible benefits to extend to family.
* Financial wellbeing: pension contributions matching between 4.5% and 7%, life assurance up to 4x (option to 6x), income protection, flexible benefits, and potential annual bonus schemes.
* Lifestyle: 33–35 days holiday (increasing with service), holiday buy/sell, and employee savings schemes and discounts.
* Enhanced family and carers leave: paid maternity/adoption leave, paid paternity/partner leave, shared parental leave with pay, and additional caring leave.
* Learning and development: professional subscription, mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
* Networks and communities: access to employee networks and community initiatives.
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