Associate Director - Transport Development Planning
$31,200–$31,200 year
HybridManchester, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives to grow the transport planning and consulting practice, aligning team objectives with broader business goals. Manage client and stakeholder engagement by building relationships with public sector agencies and private sector partners, while representing AECOM at industry events. Oversee project delivery from feasibility studies through construction traffic management and delivery strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations and mitigating risks. Identify new business opportunities, lead bid preparations, and recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of transport planners. Collaborate across multi-disciplinary sectors including Energy, Defence, and Environment to deliver major development projects across the UK+I.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field
- Membership in professional bodies such as the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) or Transport Planning Society (TPS)
- 12+ years of experience in transport planning, with a proven track record in winning work and leading teams
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Good client network with established industry relationships
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to manage complex transport planning projects and deliver results
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of transport planning principles, policies, and regulations in the UK&I region
- Expertise in Development Planning with sector specific insights
- Ability to interface with design teams in scheme development
- Understanding of the technical requirements of major private and public clients, future growth opportunities and pathways to successful planning outcomes
- Proficiency in commonly used transport planning tools and software
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment
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