Type: Salaried 

Salary: Dependent on experience, skills and location 

An introduction to our unique company… 

Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK. We specialise in secondment services, providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time.  Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies.

We take pride in supporting our colleagues throughout their careers. We’re a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard.  This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We’re a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.

We have big ambitions for the future, and we’d love for you to be part of it. 

Your career with Waterman Aspen… 

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as an Airport Masterplanner will see you as a key member of the Aviation team and you can expect: 

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills 
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression 
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills 
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice 
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required… 

Essential: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience of contributing to airport master planning projects by overseeing studies on airfield layout, passenger terminal, and surface access planning.
• Passion and enthusiasm for coordinating, supervising, and delivering airport planning and capacity solutions as part of airport masterplans and development projects, covering airfield, apron, terminal, landside, and ancillary facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of airport operations, regulations (e.g., CAA), and planning methodologies.
• Proficiency in planning and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, GIS, Airport Design Software).
• Able to develop and update long-term master plans for airport development, including airside and landside facilities.
• Experience in conducting feasibility studies and impact assessments to inform planning decisions.
• Able to collaborate with stakeholders, including government groups, airlines, and community groups, to integrate their input into the planning process.
• Able to analyse airport capacity, traffic forecasts, and infrastructure requirements to ensure future needs are met. 

Desirable: 

• Evidence of staying current with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in airport planning.
• Proficiency in planning and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, GIS, Airport Design Software).

You’ll get this and so much more… 

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package: 

• Company car or car allowance 
• Contribution to commuting mileage 
• Permanent health insurance 
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues) 
• Company pension contribution 
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits 
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community