Senior Transportation Planner

Are you ready to challenge the boundaries of whats possible We are seeking a Senior Transport Planner to join our industry leading Transport Planning team to help win and deliver projects. As an experienced member of the team you will be a local contact for mentoring and technical advice for junior team members. You would become an integral part of a respected team with the role providing excellent career prospects and every opportunity for you to make your mark and influence the continuing sustainable growth of the regional transport planning team and wider AECOM business.What can we offerThis role brings opportunity to engage in the delivery of a range of transport planning studies including (but not limited to) strategic transport studies business case development monitoring and evaluation Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans electric vehicle studies and public transport strategies.You will also be given the ability to pursue relevant business and technical training to support your career development as well as the freedom to grow your network and develop innovative solutions to chase new opportunities.You will work within a large and collaborative team to support the delivery of a diverse range of Transport Planning work within our regional and national portfolio including:National Highways Monitoring and Evaluation FrameworkTransport for West Midlands Transport Planning FrameworkMidlands Highway Alliance PSP4Transport for Wales (TfW) FrameworkBlack County TransportWest of England Combined Authority FrameworkDepartment for Transport Evaluation Scoping and ImplementationAbout youYou will need to have knowledge and demonstrable experience of a range of transport planning skills and with some experience of project management. Recent experience in business case development strategic transport studies or monitoring and evaluation would be advantageous but more importantly we are looking for candidates with a passionate about learning and have a curious mindset to assist clients in learning about what works and why We expect excellent written and oral communication skills which we will continue to develop. You will also be expected to provide in-person mentoring and technical advice for more junior team members. Heres what youll do:Oversight of graduate and consultant work - including task management quality reviews and mentoring and technical coachingRaising visibility of our local and national transport planning capabilities to enable team growth.Prepare supervise and deliver in-person presentations/workshops to local internal and external stakeholder groupsWorking with our regional and national leads you will pro-actively manage a range of projects including the production of high-quality analysis and associated outputs within time and budget.Support bids to win work with existing and new clients.Being proactive to make the most of our support and training to continue your professional developmentManaging your time to ensure you meet deadlinesQualifications : What were looking for:Degree/Masters qualification in analytical subject (e.g. engineering geography mathematics economics spatial planning) from an accredited college or university or overall equivalent experience.Membership of or working towards membership of a relevant chartered professional institution such as the Engineers Ireland CIHT or TPS.Working towards professional chartership such as the Transport Planning Professional (TPP) qualification or Chartered Engineer (CEng).Experience in transport strategy planning and/or business case development demonstrating excellent technical capabilities (literacy numeracy communication).An analytical background and broad understanding of transport planning methods and best practice techniques.A highly motivated individual with an inquisitive mindset excellent communication skills and ability to work in a consultancy environment contributing to effective client relationships and working to tight deadlines.A team player who can work as part of wider project teams across disciplines and geographies making high quality technical contributions.Adaptability to work on a wide range of transport planning projects including Development Planning and Management / Spatial Planning projects.Ability to engage with our clients and stakeholders and to undertake in-person stakeholder facilitation.The ability to project manage small projects or task management on larger projects (time cost quality).Mentor and guide junior colleagues.Flexibility to travel to other AECOM and client offices depending on project requirements.Ability to prepare reports and presentations in a focussed logical and concise manner.We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at Additional Information : Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM Follow us on LinkedIn Facebook Instagram and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices employee stories latest projects and much more #EVBAbout AECOMAECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Presentation Skills,Six Sigma,Construction Estimating,Earned Value Management,Emergency Management,Joint Operations,Production Planning,Project Planning,Strategic Planning,Microsoft Project,Auto Estimating,Exercise Planning Experience: years Vacancy: 1