AECOM

Are you an ambitious and motivated technical expert experienced in the delivery of transport appraisal and business cases?  Are you looking to share your experience and develop the next generation of transport planning talent?  If the answer is yes, we are looking to enhance and grow our Midlands Business Case team by adding an individual with a strong technical and business development background who shares our enthusiasm to help our clients navigate increasingly complex and diverse pathways to transport funding.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunities for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.AECOM is a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighbourhood, community and city we touch.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Regional Director and senior member of the Midlands Planning team, you will:

Lead a large and collaborative team to support the delivery of a diverse range of business case projects to unlock funding for a range of highway, public transport, cycling and walking, transport strategy and future mobility transport solutions. Develop external client relations to support pipeline growth and unlock new market opportunities. Actively identify and support strategic recruitment activities to enable team growth. Develop new and innovative appraisal methodological approaches to support our rapidly evolving client project needs. Provide leadership direction to clients in specifying and managing the delivery of appraisal and business case activities.

Lead project activities, taking responsibility for the technical direction and quality of the work to ensure that best practice techniques are applied consistently. Actively contribute to preparation of tender responses procured via a range of longer-term frameworks, including TfWM Transport Planning Framework, Midlands Highway Alliance, West Midlands Professional Services Framework, ESPO, West Midlands Rail Executive, National Highways Strategy and Planning Technical Partners. Take responsibility for the technical development of junior staff, providing on-the-job coaching and mentoring. Work on planning applications, strategic transport studies, business case development, Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans, electric vehicle studies and public transport strategies. Be open to working in a national context/wider business development role as needed by the wider national business.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Technical demonstrable evidence of work-winning and wider business development acumen and outcomes.
• Experience in leading the delivery of successful funding outcomes via a range of government transport funding routes.
• Evidenced in-depth understanding of DFT's TAG and Green Book methodologies and standards relevant to the appraisal of traditional and wider transport impacts.
• Technical knowledge and leadership experience across a range of transport business case typologies.Proven analytical, data manipulation or statistical skills using appropriate software and proportionate statistical methods.
• Experience in using economic analysis tools for the appraisal of transport schemes (all modes).
• Able to direct portfolios of independent projects or workstreams to a strong technical and commercial outcome.Strong oratory, technical and report-writing skills.
• Wider experience in areas such as transport strategy, modelling and planning.

Behavioural 

• A highly motivated individual witan h inquisitive mindset, excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a consultancy environment, contributing to effective client relationships and working to tight deadlines.
• An ability to work with data/information gaps and propose client solutions as appropriate.
• An innovative individual with the foresight to identify and direct others to overcome project delivery blockers/opportunities.
• Natural ability to explain complex technical concepts to others, especially our graduates and clients.
• Strong business acumen with ability to identify and respond to new business opportunities.
• A team player who can work as part of wider project teams across disciplines and geographies – making high-quality technical contributions. Demonstrable experience in managing and motivating other team members to meet their potential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:A degree/Masters's qualification in an analytical subject such as engineering, geography, mathematics, economics, or spatial planning from an accredited college or university or overall equivalent experience. Professional chartership, such as the Transport Planning Professional (TPP) qualification or Chartered Engineer (CEng). 

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

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

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

Join us and let’s get started.