Hybrid Lead Associate Director, Transport Planning

AECOM Corporation; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Midlands Transport Planning team, delivering innovative and sustainable transport solutions. You will shape project strategy, drive client engagement, and oversee delivery of complex studies across policy, appraisal and evaluation.

This leadership role requires extensive transport planning experience, strong people management, and the ability to win work while mentoring a growing team within a collaborative, hybrid-working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Chartered Status in CIHT or TPS.
• Extensive experience in transport planning with a proven track record in winning work and leading teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of transport planning principles, policies, and regulations in the UK&I region.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives to grow the transport planning and consulting practice; align team objectives with wider business goals; manage client relations.
• Client and Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key clients including public sector agencies and infrastructure operators; provide strategic advice and represent the firm at meetings and events.
• Project Delivery: Oversee delivery of complex transport planning projects, ensure quality, budget and timelines, provide technical oversight and risk management.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new opportunities; lead bids and proposals; collaborate across lines to secure multidisciplinary projects.
• Team Development: Recruit, mentor and develop a high-performing team; promote diversity and inclusion; foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Client engagement

Project delivery

Business development

Team development

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Transport Planning / Civil Engineering / Urban Planning or related field

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Midlands Transport Planning team, delivering innovative and sustainable transport solutions. You will shape project strategy, drive client engagement, and oversee delivery of complex studies across policy, appraisal and evaluation.

This leadership role requires extensive transport planning experience, strong people management, and the ability to win work while mentoring a growing team within a collaborative, hybrid-working environment.