Architect – Aviation

About Woods Bagot – Architecture for Worlds Ahead

We design places that meet the challenges and opportunities of our rapidly changing world. Our commitment to exploration, impact and community creates enduring, forward‑thinking outcomes, unlocking humanity’s highest potential. With a global design culture devoted to creativity, resilience, and purpose – we ensure every project contributes to our client’s vision, inspiring future generations.

Woods Bagot is part of the 7C Network. The 7C Network is an integrated network of design and architecture companies that provides “Total Place Design,” a holistic approach to creating transformative environments. It combines capabilities from its constituent brands – including Woods Bagot, ERA-co, Impact Futures, and Customs Bureau – to offer services in placemaking, sustainability, architecture and interior design, and luxury concepts.

About the Role

Based in our New York Studio, this senior role will lead airport terminal planning and layout development across pursuits and active projects. You will translate complex aviation planning data into clear, efficient, and buildable architectural solutions.

This position also plays a key role in growing Woods Bagot’s aviation portfolio across North America. You will contribute to pursuits, RFP/RFQ submissions, and target account planning, working closely with studio leadership and national teams to strengthen our market presence and client relationships.

Key areas of Responsibility:

• Lead airport terminal layout and plan development for Woods Bagot New York aviation pursuits and projects
• Translate airport/terminal planning data (forecasts, peak-hour flows, LOS targets, gate demand, holdroom sizing, baggage and curb metrics) into clear planning direction
• Generate and test alternative terminal typologies documenting pros/cons and operational impacts
• Organize terminal processors and support spaces into efficient, code-compliant, operationally sound configurations
• Collaborate seamlessly within WB’s multi-disciplinary design teams and with airport stakeholders, operators, airlines, and specialty consultants to align planning, architecture, and delivery
• Demonstrate working knowledge of commercial aircraft characteristics and translate that into concept-level airside planning: gate sizing, stand planning, taxi lane clearances, and airfield tie-ins
• Produce comprehensive concept layouts (airside + landside + terminal) that support a compelling design narrative and can be advanced into detailed documentation
• Be integral in Woods Bagot New York’s aviation business development efforts, coordinating with North America and other studios to support a unified pursuit strategy
• Contribute to target account planning across airport owners, operators, airlines, developers, and PM/CM partners, including relationship mapping, research, and meeting preparation
• Play a key role in RFP/RFQ responses by supporting kickoff coordination, drafting technical and planning content, assembling past performance, and contributing to interview preparation
• Participate in annual aviation growth planning by supporting market research, helping define priority targets, and tracking business development KPIs and progress
• Oversee the day-to-day management of projects, including client liaison and stakeholder coordination
• Manage project programs to ensure timely, commercially sound, and high-quality outcomes
• Maintain a hands-on role across documentation and delivery phases as required, setting quality benchmarks for the team
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering a high-performance, design-focused studio culture

About You

You are a senior Architect with strong aviation planning experience and a deep understanding of airport terminal design. You confidently translate forecasts, flows, and operational requirements into clear spatial strategies and concept-level layouts across both airside and landside environments. Collaborative and commercially aware, you are comfortable engaging with relevant external clients and consultant teams, as well as contributing to pursuit strategy and client presentations. You combine analytical thinking with design clarity and are motivated to help grow a leading aviation practice while delivering high-performing, design-led infrastructure.

Required Experience and Skills:

• 15+ years’ professional experience working in the architectural field
• Registered Architect
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, complex projects – aviation project experience essential
• Proven experience delivering design-led / design-elevated projects
• Strong capability across concept design through to detailed design development
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop less experienced team members

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit an up-to-date resume and link to their portfolio via our LinkedIn job post. Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or names from agencies. All personal data collected by the Company will be kept confidential and only used for recruitment purposes.

Mandatory requirement: It is an essential requirement that at the time of applying for this position applicants must have the legal right to work in the US.

7C – Total Place Design Network

7C is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. At 7C, we are committed to creating an environment where difference is celebrated, valued and respected, practices are equitable, and our people feel like they belong. We accept that none of us is smarter than all of us. We believe building a diverse workforce is the foundation to creativity and innovative design – it is only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients and communities around us. Through our inclusive leadership and our truly global studio network, you will find your voice and have the support and flexibility required to bring your whole self to work and build an exceptional career.