Simulation Analyst
People and Planning
- Vacancy type: Full-Time Permanent
- Closing date: 20/03/2026
- Salary: £37,465 + depending on experience
About the role
The successful candidate will work within Business Analytics to create fast time simulations for project stakeholders to capture insights and drive decisions as Edinburgh Airport goes through a phase of transformation. Using data and working closely with analysts, capacity managers and project managers – you’ll apply your simulation skills to visualise upcoming expansions across the airport and airfield. You’ll work closely with operational performance leads and subject matter experts to deliver simulation across a multitude of capital projects.
You will have to build and deliver fast time simulation using AirTOP software and provide corresponding insights aligned to strict deadlines of the associated project. Your aim is to allow the decision makers to best visualise the concepts and analyses discussed in the project, positioning the business for excellent customer service and well-informed data led decision making. Your work will directly influence airport operations, capacity planning, and customer experience; making a measurable difference in how the airport will operate in the future.
You can find out more about the team here
About the Recruitment Process
The recruitment process for this role will be comprised of 3 stages. Candidates who are successful in the application sift will be sent a data analysis task to complete, and create a presentation on. Following the submission of this task, successful candidates will then be invite to a Teams interview with one of our Capacity Managers, and a member of the Business Analytics team, to present their findings. Successful candidates from the second round will then be invited to an in person interview, where they will meet a variety of stakeholders from across the business.
Please note, our interview process may be adjusted depending on the volume of candidates. We are committed to supporting diverse ways of thinking and working, so if you require adjustments in the recruitment process, please let us know on your application. You can find out more about our interview process and the types of questions we ask here.
What you’ll be doing
- Collaborate with analysts and associated managers to build and deliver fast time simulation models
- Maintain simulation models, keeping them in a “ready-to-use” state to be able to quickly respond to business needs
- Translate simulation results into presentations, with clear and concise insights (both written and verbal)
- Source, identify, test, tidy, and optimise datasets for straightforward use within simulation software
- Form excellent working relationships with our simulation stakeholders, getting to know their bespoke needs with simulation outputs
- Assist Data Visualisation Manager on the roadmap of future simulation at Edinburgh Airport
- Ensure performance leads and business owners have access to the most accurate information.
- Conduct exploratory data analysis, establish KPIs, and provide descriptive analytics of past trends
- Support the Business Analytics team with ad-hoc and bespoke analysis.
- Support the analytical requirements of capital projects across the operation.
What we’re looking for
We are looking someone passionate about data analytics and storytelling combined with simulation
Key skills
- Problem solving: you enjoy the challenge of solving complex problems and deploying practical solutions
- Curiosity: you have a desire to understand how things work and how we can make them better.
- Precise: you enjoy manipulating large and numerous datasets and have excellent attention to detail.
- Team player: you have strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- Savvy: Ability to learn quickly, use and/or develop the latest capacity modelling software, reporting tools, and statistical techniques.
- Self-starter: Able to work independently, run with tasks on your own, and confident to make decisions
- Desirable – Degree educated with a strong STEM focus such as Engineering, Mathematics, or Data Science
- Essential: Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Essential: Experience in data science programming languages such as R, Python, SQL.
- Essential: Highly numeric with proven analytical and problem-solving skills. Understanding and experience with fast-time simulation software (e.g CAST, AirTOP, or Open Source equivalents)
- Desirable – Airport industry background with understanding of IATA standards of building works and passenger experience
- Pension scheme- employer contributions can be up to 7%
- 32 days holiday, based on full time roles, increasing with service
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Supporting your health and wellbeing- private healthcare after 1 years’ service, access to our Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health services
- Free car parking on site and when you go on holiday
- We offer a range of other benefits, find out more here
Why EDI?
We are Edinburgh Airport, where Scotland meets the world. The success of the airport comes down to our people, and you can help us deliver even more big days for our passengers and colleagues. The development of your career is important to us, and we’ll support and encourage this every step of the way. We offer in-house and external training, both role specific and based on your objectives.
As a business we’re driven by our values – they’re at the core of our culture and everything we do. We will ask questions based on our values during your interview, as we’re looking for people who will demonstrate these values day-in, day-out. So if this sounds like you, apply now and get ready for your career to take off.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring applicants with a disability can participate fully in our recruitment process. Please let us know in your application form if you require any adjustments, such as parking arrangements or alternative methods of communication.
We work with Inclusive Employers, who are a leading organisation for employers committed to prioritising inclusion. We are supported by them through leadership workshops, a variety of resources and webinars, demonstrating our commitment to an inclusive workplace and ensuring all our employees feel valued. This partnership is part of our wider Diversity and Inclusion strategy, and you can find out more here.
We give colleagues the opportunity to engage with different people and projects, within our business and beyond. You can get involved in a variety of different employee groups, including Diversity, STEM, Wellbeing, or create your own community – it’s important to us that you can share your interests and be yourself at work.