Senior Transport Planner at Aecom USA

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transport Assessments, Strategic Transport Studies, Business Case Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, Travel Plans, Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans, Electric Vehicle Studies, Public Transport Strategies, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Mentoring, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Technical Writing

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionAre you ready to challenge the boundaries of what's possible? We are seeking a Senior or Principal Transport Planner to join our industry leading Transport Planning team to help win / deliver projects and grow our team in Cardiff.As an experienced member of the team, you will be a local contact for mentoring and on hand for providing day to day technical advice for junior team members. You would become an integral part of an established, growing and 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 offer?This role brings opportunity to engage in the delivery of a range of transport planning studies including (but not limited to) transport assessments, strategic transport studies, business case development, monitoring and evaluation, travel plans, 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:Transport for Wales (TfW) FrameworkSEWTAPS Framework, (e.g. Cardiff Council)South West and Mid Wales Regional Framework Local Authorities (e.g. Swansea Council)West of England Combined Authority FrameworkDevelopment managementPrivate DevelopersAbout 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. Here's what you'll do:Oversight of graduate and consultant work - including task management, quality reviews and mentoring and technical coaching.Raising 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 groups.Working 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 the preparation of bids to win work with existing and new clients.Being proactive to make the most of our support and training to continue your professional development.Managing your time to ensure you meet deadlines. QualificationsWhat we’re looking for:Significant experience in areas such as transport assessments, 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 proven ability to project manage small projects or task management on larger projects (time, cost, quality).Mentor and guide junior colleagues to work to unlock their potential.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 and which are consistent with the quality of the regional AECOM team.Preferred Qualifications 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 a relevant chartered professional institution such as CIHT or TPS.Chartership or demonstrable progress of working towards professional chartership, such as the Transport Planning Professional (TPP) qualification or Chartered Engineer (CEng).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 [email protected]Additional InformationAbout AECOMAECOM is the world’s 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 aecom.com 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 you’re 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. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you’ll 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 person’s potential, and we’ll 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 [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. State/Province: Vale of Glamorgan Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Limited Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: UK - Cardiff, Callaghan Square

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Responsibilities

The Senior Transport Planner will oversee graduate and consultant work, manage projects, and prepare presentations for stakeholders. They will also support the preparation of bids to win work with clients.