Principal Transport Planner/ Associate Director

AECOM
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Client relationship management","Mentoring","Leadership"]

Lead the delivery of transport planning projects by applying advanced analytical methods to transport scheme assessment, forecasting scenarios, and producing economic appraisals and business cases in line with DfT and HM Treasury guidance. Serve as a trusted adviser to regional and national clients, support senior-level engagements, and contribute to winning new work through bids and multi-disciplinary collaboration. Mentor colleagues and help grow the Newcastle transport planning practice.

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Principal Transport Planner/ Associate Director

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Job Summary

Lead the delivery of transport planning projects by applying advanced analytical methods to transport scheme assessment, forecasting scenarios, and producing economic appraisals and business cases in line with DfT and HM Treasury guidance. Serve as a trusted adviser to regional and national clients, support senior-level engagements, and contribute to winning new work through bids and multi-disciplinary collaboration. Mentor colleagues and help grow the Newcastle transport planning practice.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the development and application of detailed transport scheme analysis to inform design and investment decisions.
  • •Direct the preparation of economic appraisals and business cases following DfT and HM Treasury guidance.
  • •Provide guidance on assessing schemes, including forecasting and scenario testing, while ensuring analytical output quality.
  • •Act as a trusted adviser to clients and represent the business at senior-level meetings, consultations, and workshops.
  • •Mentor colleagues and contribute to staff development, resourcing, and succession planning, while supporting work-winning and bids.

Key Requirements

  • •Previous experience in transport planning.
  • •A degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Economics, or a related subject.
  • •Chartered status or membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIHT, TPS, ICE).
  • •Experience developing economic appraisals and business cases for major transport schemes.
  • •Strong track record applying advanced analytical techniques and industry-standard tools to assess network performance and test scenarios.
Experience:Transport planningEconomic appraisalBusiness case developmentTransport schemesMulti-disciplinary projects
Education:Bachelor's in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Economics (or related)
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementClient relationship managementMentoringLeadership
Certifications:Chartered statusCIHTTPSICE
Languages:English

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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