Appointment supports AECOM’s continued growth across major aviation programmes throughout the region
LONDON (16 July, 2026) — AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, has appointed Dennis Austin as Aviation Architecture Director, strengthening its aviation architecture capability as the company continues to expand its support for major airport programmes across the UK and Europe.
With more than 30 years’ experience in the aviation sector, Dennis career spans major airport developments across Europe, Asia and North America, with expertise in terminal design, aviation infrastructure and multidisciplinary project delivery.
Dennis is particularly recognised for his contribution to Heathrow Airport, having worked on both Heathrow Terminal 5 and the Heathrow Expansion Programme. During the delivery of Heathrow Terminal 5, he played a key role in developing the Terminal concept and its innovative roof construction approach, helping support the delivery of one of Europe’s most complex aviation projects.
Dennis has also led or contributed to major aviation projects including Singapore Changi Terminal 5, Geneva Airport East Pier, Charles de Gaulle Terminal 2F, Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Jose Monfa, Transportation Sector Design Lead, UK & Ireland, AECOM, said: “Dennis brings deep experience in complex airport programmes and integrated design, strengthening our ability to support clients from early programme definition through to delivery. His appointment reinforces our aviation capability as we continue to grow across the UK and Europe.”
Dennis Austin, Aviation Architecture Director, at AECOM, said: “I’m delighted to be joining AECOM at a time when aviation is entering a new era of investment, transformation and decarbonisation. Throughout my career I’ve been passionate about designing airports that are not only operationally efficient but create exceptional experiences for passengers and communities. As part of the AECOM team, I look forward to helping deliver the next generation of aviation infrastructure across the UK and Europe.”
A New York-registered architect, Dennis was an Associate Partner at Richard Rogers Partnership (now RSHP) and held a senior role with the Aéroports de Paris, delivering aviation projects across Europe, North America and Asia.
Dennis Austin, Aviation Architecture Director, AECOM.
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