WSP India is seeking a highly accomplished and motivated Engineer - 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 Airport Planning team, contributing to prestigious, high-profile projects across the aviation sector. 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. WHAT WE DO  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 Engineer - 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.  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.  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. MANDATORY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE  Proven international experience in Airport Planning.  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  Recognised professional institution membership (Engineering Council UK or equivalent).  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. QUALIFICATIONS  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline.  Postgraduate qualification in a related field.  Minimum of 4 years’ international experience, preferably within the SA, UK, Middle East, or equivalent global markets.