Airfield Simulation Manager

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• Airfield Simulation Manager
• Permanent role
• Based at Manchester East Midlands or London Stansted Airports
• Flexible/Hybrid working

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

About the role

In this role, you will lead the development, maintenance, and governance of strategic airfield simulation, stand planning, and analysis tools across three airports, supporting long-term (25-year) development plans. You’ll provide expert analytical advice on airfield and stand capacity, recommend the best approaches to solve complex problems, and deliver key modelling to inform future infrastructure and operational requirements.

You will lead the ongoing development of MAG’s in-house suite of strategic airfield and stand capacity tools and data sets, while also setting and recommending standards for airfield capacity analysis methodologies to ensure consistent application and reporting across the Group.

Collaboration is essential as you will work closely with Operational and Asset teams, ensuring the right analytical tools and standards are in place to support both short- and long-term capacity planning. You’ll identify gaps, develop solutions, and provide critical analysis to support business cases and development plans across the Group.

About you:

• You have strong experience in airport capacity analysis and simulation modelling, supported by relevant qualifications or extensive practical expertise. Skilled in advanced analytical and statistical techniques, you can deliver robust insights even in complex, variable environments.
• You have demonstrable experience in understanding airfield operations, and preferably in developing and operating airfield simulation models such as CAST Aircraft or SIMMOD (ideally also including strategic stand allocation modules), you are confident consolidating diverse information and providing clear, well-founded recommendations.
• You’re an excellent communicator with strong influencing skills, able to engage a wide range of stakeholders and present complex analysis clearly. Your solid understanding of airport operations, industry standards, and regulatory requirements supports your commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• Enthusiastic about innovation and new ways of working, you combine exceptional analytical reasoning with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com
Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace – Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity.

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