Senior Terminal Planner

About the role

The Senior Terminal Planner will join Surbana Jurong’s Programme Management Consultancy team on a major aviation project in Jeddah. The role focuses on planning, analysing and coordinating terminal facilities to ensure a seamless passenger experience, operational efficiency and compliance with international aviation standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee terminal planning activities, including spatial layout design, functional area development, and passenger flow optimisation.
• Conduct capacity assessments, demand forecasting and operational analyses to guide design decisions.
• Develop terminal concepts and planning reports that align with client objectives and best practices.
• Coordinate with architecture, engineering, MEP, ICT and baggage handling teams to deliver cohesive design solutions.
• Review and validate design deliverables, ensuring they meet project requirements and operational needs.
• Support stakeholder engagement and present planning findings to project teams and clients.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Aviation Planning, Transportation Planning or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in airport terminal planning, with proven involvement in large‑scale aviation or infrastructure projects.
• In‑depth understanding of airport operations, IATA Level of Service and terminal capacity planning methodologies.
• Knowledge of ICAO, IATA and GACA standards and guidelines.

Required skills

• Terminal simulation tools such as CAST, AnyLogic or Simio.
• Planning and design software including AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.