Airport Planning Leader

Airport Planning Leader Aviation

At Aurecon we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers solvers and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future

What youll do

You will be a core member of our Aviation Planning group taking a leading role in the delivery of aviation and airport strategic planning services across our key capital city airport clients. You will manage aviation planning projects from inception and ideation with clients and support their value through to design collaborating with technical expertise from across the business to deliver integrated planning outcomes for our airport clients.

Beyond delivery you will be instrumental in growing our pipeline supporting proposals developing client relationships and maintaining Aurecons trusted partner position for complex airport planning work across our airport clients.

In this role you will:

• Lead the delivery of airport planning projects from concept through to implementation
• Manage multidisciplinary teams across terminal planning capacity planning simulation airfield planning strategic master planning precinct planning and aviation impact assessments
• Build and maintain strong relationships with airport clients and industry stakeholders
• Support business development activities proposals and pursuits to help grow Aurecons aviation planning portfolio
• Provide strategic advice to clients navigating complex airport growth and infrastructure challenges
• Collaborate with technical specialists across planning engineering and advisory services to deliver integrated solutions
• Mentor and develop emerging planners within the team
• Contribute to the growth and development of Aurecons national airport planning capability

What Youll Bring

We know the work we do is key to solving some of our clients most complex challenges. Its the expertise relationships and leadership capability of our people that makes the difference. Here are the key things youll need to bring ideas to life.

• 8-15 years experience in airport planning with demonstrated leadership delivering planning outcomes for airport clients
• Experience leading airport planning projects and managing client relationships
• Experience on major airport expansion projects or greenfield airport developments
• Strong analytical strategic and commercial thinking capability
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary project teams and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Experience contributing to business development proposal preparation and winning work
• Deep understanding of airport planning capacity assessment infrastructure development and aviation operations
• Exceptional communication stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior team members
• A Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering Planning or a related discipline

We believe your career should be a rewarding and progressive journey. As an Airport Planning Leader youll have the opportunity to lead nationally significant aviation planning projects build trusted client relationships and play a key role in shaping the future growth of Aurecons airport planning capability across Australia.

Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026 we embrace diverse perspectives and flexible ways of working. Youll be supported by a collaborative team that values innovation knowledge sharing and continuous development with genuine opportunities to expand your influence strengthen client relationships and grow your career within a nationally recognised Aviation business.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6000 people across Australia New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here to bring ideas to life the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure

If this sounds like your next step wed love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments contact

Our hiring decisions are made by people not AI. Were most interested in your individual thinking and experiences so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.