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Principal Airport Planner

Principal Airport Planner

WSP in IndiaJaipur, IN
21 hours ago
Job description

WSP India is seeking a highly accomplished and motivated Principal Airport Planner to join our Transport & Infrastructure business, based in Bengaluru, India. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our South Africa-based

  • This opportunity offers the rare advantage of working within a truly global environment, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of over 200 talented professionals in South Africa, spanning Highways, Transport Planning, ITS, Rail, Civil, Bridges, Water, Maritime, and Advisory sectors.
  • The role offers a unique platform to expand your professional expertise, influence international projects, and contribute to advancing WSP’s reputation as a leader in
  • innovative infrastructure solutions.
  • The Airport Planning team provides end-to-end expertise across the planning lifecycle : from project feasibility and option appraisals to public consultation, application preparation, supporting inquiries, and examinations, through to preliminary and detailed design.
  • Our aim is to ensure every design is fully optimised, future-ready, and fit for construction. Our client base includes leading public and private sector organisations across South Africa.

As Principal Airport Planner, you will :

  • Serve as a core member of the South Africa T&I team, delivering strategic support from Bengaluru on high-impact, international airport planning projects.
  • Work under the mentorship of leaders in both India and South Africa, developing expertise while growing Airport Planning capability in India.
  • Organise, manage, and deliver work to the highest professional standards, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with WSP’s guiding principles.
  • Engage in clear, consistent communication with colleagues in both regions; contribute actively to team and project meetings.
  • Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, supporting Team Leaders, Line Managers, and Project Managers to ensure seamless delivery.
  • Take ownership of assigned tasks, demonstrating initiative and research-driven problem-solving.
  • Contribute to project management, staff development, and capability growth withinthe India team.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior colleagues, nurturing talent and building\ strong technical capability
  • Support and strengthen client relationships, maintaining regular interaction with South Africa offices.
  • Assist in planning resources, utilisation, performance evaluation, and professional development of the team.
  • Leverage the opportunity to be mentored towards attaining professional membership with globally recognised institutions.
  • Actively participate in knowledge-sharing forums, both internal and external, and support business development activities including technical input into bids and
  • proposals.
  • Uphold WSP’s unwavering commitment to Health & Safety across all work practices.
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of project timesheets and other documentation.

    • Proven international experience in Airport Planning.

  • Recognized professional institution membership (Engineering Council UK or

    • equivalent).

  • Strong understanding of airport planning processes, legislation, and industry

    • standards.

  • Demonstrated expertise in :
  • Traffic and passenger forecasting
  • Planning parameters and facility requirements
  • Delivering airport concept designs
  • Developing and updating airport masterplans
  • Collaboration with architects and multi-disciplinary teams
  • Exceptional skills in report writing, data analysis, and technical communication.
  • Strong teamwork and coordination abilities, with experience leading and mentoring teams.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Outstanding verbal and written English communication skills; detail-oriented, proactive, and outcome-driven.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • High level of self-motivation, integrity, and professional ethics.
  • Strong sense of accountability with the ability to work independently and under pressure.

    • DESIRABLE SKILLS

  • Knowledge of airport planning practices in South Africa.
  • Experience with baggage handling systems, passenger boarding bridges, security screening systems, and facilities planning.
  • Experience in Obstacle Limitation Studies (OLS).
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD.
  • Experience in project / design management and supporting business development activities, including preparation of technical and commercial bid components.

    • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline.
  • Postgraduate qualification in a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years’ international experience, preferably within the SA, UK, Middle

    • East, or equivalent global markets.

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