Company Description
At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Infrastructure Strategy Manager to lead the development and implementation of long-term infrastructure strategies across our aviation portfolio. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of airport and aviation infrastructure, ensuring alignment with regulatory, environmental, and commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Planning:
Develop and maintain long-term infrastructure strategies for airport assets, including terminals, runways, airside, and landside facilities.
* Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with internal teams (planning, operations, finance, sustainability) and external stakeholders (regulators, airlines, government bodies) to align infrastructure plans with broader aviation and transport strategies.
* Business Case Development:
Lead the preparation of investment cases, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses to support capital planning and funding decisions.
* Data-Driven Insights:
Use forecasting models, passenger demand data, and operational performance metrics to inform infrastructure priorities and capacity planning.
* Sustainability & Innovation:
Integrate environmental sustainability, digital innovation, and resilience into infrastructure strategies to future-proof aviation assets.
* Risk & Scenario Planning:
Identify strategic risks and develop mitigation plans through scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Planning, Economics, or a related field.
* 7+ years of experience in infrastructure strategy, capital planning, or aviation consultancy.
* Proven experience in the aviation sector (airports, airlines, regulators, or advisory).
* Strong understanding of airport operations, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure lifecycle planning.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience with tools such as MS Project, Power BI, GIS, or infrastructure modelling software is a plus.
Desirable Attributes
* Strategic thinker with a systems-level mindset.
* Comfortable working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
* Passionate about sustainable infrastructure and innovation in aviation.
* Ability to translate technical data into compelling strategic narratives.
Additional Information
What we offer you:
* Full time
* Hybrid working
* Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
* Pension
* 25 days Annual leave (23 days + 2 company days)
* Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
* Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
* Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.