Project management firm picked for airport terminal transformation

Design, engineering and project management consultancy Atkins has won a series of contracts at Birmingham Airport to manage the upgrade and extension of the terminals and to oversee the airfield reconfiguration which form part of a £500m investment.

Over the next five years, Atkins will work with Birmingham Airport in replacing and upgrading its current assets, using technology to prepare the airport for the future demand on air travel.

Announcing the news at MIPIM, Birmingham Airport’s CEO Nick Barton said: “Our Master Plan looks ahead to the year 2033 and outlines how the airport will develop the site to handle the 40% expected growth in passengers.

“A significant element of the £500m investment over the next 14 years is the terminal transformation project, to deliver a world-class terminal facility for our customer that can cater for the growth in demand. We are therefore delighted to have awarded Atkins the contract for the lead design and project management for this package of works and we look forward to working in collaboration with them.”

Mike McNicholas, managing director for infrastructure at SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business, said: “The transformation of Birmingham Airport will bring improved connectivity and economic prosperity to the region. We look forward to working closely with Birmingham Airport and their stakeholders on this project.”