Assistant Transport Planner

Roles and responsibilities

• Effectively advise on transport planning and engineering policies and their implementation and the related allocation of resources in relation to all services covered by this post.
• Takes the lead on relevant projects in terms of managing the delivery, engaging with the Transportation clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Be aware of and adhere to relevant legislation, codes of practice and departmental policies when planning and directing the delivery of transport modelling related projects in the region.
• Continuously improve technical and industry knowledge by participating in forums and other industry related programs.
• Research, analyse and report on a range of future mobility modes. Show experience in having assessed future mobility modes their planning attributes and how they translate to engineering design requirements.
• Prepare tender submissions.
• Act as Project Manager on delivery of transport planning tasks and projects as necessary.
• Develop detailed methodologies for carrying out transportation planning works on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Produce and deliver presentations to clients and teams.
• Undertake data recording and analysis tasks.
• Manage the preparation of client reports, bringing together the contributions from other specialist areas of the business.
• Review internal processes for effectiveness and efficiency and suggest possible areas for improvement where necessary.
• Other duties as required.

Team Management

• Ensure key strategic relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders are effectively developed, managed and maintained.
• Manage, lead and produce technical and financial bids for projects in the region and across other business lines.
• Ensure delivery is in line with the Business Line’s corporate objectives, on time and within the agreed budget.
• Effectively represent AECOM to relevant government departments, external agencies and other bodies appropriate to the post.
• Plan, direct and deliver the services in accordance with appropriate procedures and legislation.
• Develop and implement initiatives to enhance AECOM’s Transport Planning services offering, product, and supporting infrastructure (e.g. software, modelling tools, capability statement, etc.).
• Maintain appropriate liaison with the business community, stakeholder and advisory groups.
• Maintain a watching brief on best working practices within and beyond local government, and ensure these are effectively communicated to the team.
• Identify talent within the transport planning community, and work with the practice leaders A to recruit other transport planners and engineer into the SP&A team to enhance local capabilities and grow the business in accordance with workload.
• Liaise with other AECOM geographies to maximize the AECOM offering.
• Provide technical supervision and fulfil line management duty to junior staff.

Desired candidate profile

• Master's degree in Transportation Planning, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation planning, with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
• Advanced knowledge of transportation planning principles, practices, and emerging trends.
• Proficiency in transportation modeling software such as VISSIM, Aimsun, or TransCAD.
• Strong skills in GIS software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent project management abilities, including budget control and resource allocation.
• In-depth understanding of sustainable transportation solutions and their practical applications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of local and regional transportation policies and regulations.
• Professional certification such as Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) or Professional Transportation Planner (PTP) is preferred.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including government officials and community representatives.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software tools.