AECOM

Senior Transport Planner

Job Description

Job Summary

Are you an ambitious and motivated Senior Transport Planner?

Do you want to work on varied and high-profile projects across Northern Ireland and farther afield that cover all modes of transport?

Are you eager to manage projects and develop your skills in this field?

Can you mentor and develop a growing team of transport planners?

If the answers to these questions are yes, then we are looking to expand our team in the Belfast office to work on a number of exciting new projects to support sustainable economic growth and development across the region. Examples of our current projects in Northern Ireland include:

• Regional Strategic Transport Network Transport Plan

• Local Transport Plans feeding into the Sub-Regional Transport Plan

• North West Transport Plan

• Major highway scheme appraisals such as York Street Interchange, Belfast and A6 Dungiven-Drumahoe

• Belfast Transport Hub

• Portadown Armagh Rail Feasibility

• Bus and Rail operational analyses

• Park & Ride scheme planning and business cases

• Parking Strategies

• Active Mode Schemes, Appraisal & Research

• Transport for Tourism

• Intelligent Transport Systems

• Town Centre Environmental Schemes

• Fleet Decarbonisation Options & Appraisal

• Multimodal Transport Modelling

• Microsimulation Modelling

• Wider team support across Ireland includes input to projects such as the DART+ Programme, BusConnects, Luas Lucan, Luas Finglas, Navan Rail Extension, National Emissions Model, M50 Variable Speed Limits, Rail Freight Strategy, Greater Dublin Area Cycle Strategy, Connected Autonomous Vehicles Studies and Dublin Airport Masterplan

A key part of this role is working closely with our associates and directors within Transportation and other disciplines across our offices. You will provide leadership, mentoring and technical advice for team members and the wider business. As such, you will need to have experience and knowledge of the full range of transport planning.

AECOM has a wide range of multi-disciplinary teams, a global reach and diversified market penetration. Our clients include government bodies, national and local authorities and international clients. We develop and use some of the most sophisticated techniques, encourage innovation and offer a comprehensive internal training programme to encourage professional and technical development.

You will be supported in this role by other like-minded individuals and a team with international recognition in many areas of transport planning. Collectively, you will form a team that delivers quality products, that satisfies the needs of our clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• As a Senior Transport Planner, you will be an important member of our Transport Planning and Modelling team in Belfast.

• You will assist with the specification and management of transport planning and modelling projects, provide advice and support to junior staff and assist in the development of business opportunities.

• You will lead workstreams within projects with limited supervision, taking responsibility for the technical quality of the work and ensuring that best practice techniques are applied consistently.

• You will also contribute to the production and delivery of larger proposals and bids related to our market area from time to time and lead on smaller proposals and bids.

• You will take responsibility for the technical development of junior staff, providing on-the-job coaching and mentoring.

Minimum Requirements

• An analytical mind and background and a broad understanding of current transportation trends and issues.

• Knowledge and an appreciation of the current NI transport sector.

• Experience in areas such as transport strategy/plans, modelling and business case development which demonstrates excellent technical capabilities (literacy, numeracy, communication).

• A highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the 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.

• Proven analytical, data manipulation or statistical skills using appropriate software;

• You need to have strong technical, communication and report-writing skills;

• You should be able to explain technical concepts to others, especially our graduates and anyone else who may ask

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree/Masters's qualification in an 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 TPS or CIHT.

• Working towards professional chartership, such as the Chartered Transport Planning Professional (CTPP) qualification or Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications for this position from candidates requiring Sponsorship.

Your benefits will include:

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

What We Offer

We will give you 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

How to Apply

https://aecom.jobs/belfast-gbr/senior-consultant-transportation-planning-belfast/77324C2007BC4BFC8FB85139EC16A3B5/job/