Associate Director, Development Transport Planning (Hybrid)

Transport Planning Society; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Birmingham invites an Associate Director to lead development transport planning in the West Midlands, driving client engagement, delivering complex projects, and expanding our private sector footprint. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, win work, and ensure high-quality outcomes.

Join a dynamic office culture with collaborative leadership, focus on connectivity, sustainability, and growth while mentoring junior staff and building lasting client relationships across the West

Qualifications

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Membership in professional body such as the CIHT or TPS.
• Extensive experience in Development Planning with a proven track record in winning work and growing teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; ability to build client relationships.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver strong financial performance.
• Established profile and relationships in the West Midlands development market.
• Comprehensive knowledge of transport planning principles, policies, and UK&Io region regulations.
• Broad knowledge of transport disciplines including transport modelling and transport economics.
• Collaborative behaviours and ability to interface with design teams in scheme development.
• Proficiency in commonly used transport planning tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key clients and provide strategic advice.
• Business Development: Identify new opportunities, lead bids, and collaborate with other leads to secure projects.
• Project Delivery: Oversee delivery of complex transport planning projects ensuring quality, budget, and timelines.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop a high-performing transport planning team and foster collaboration.
• Team Performance: Drive financial performance through work-winning, management, and client relations.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Client relations

Project management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree in Transport Planning

CIHT or TPS membership

Tools

Transport modelling tools

Transport planning software

Job description

AECOM in Birmingham invites an Associate Director to lead development transport planning in the West Midlands, driving client engagement, delivering complex projects, and expanding our private sector footprint. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, win work, and ensure high-quality outcomes.

Join a dynamic office culture with collaborative leadership, focus on connectivity, sustainability, and growth while mentoring junior staff and building lasting client relationships across the West