Senior Transport Planner - Development Management (Hybrid)

AECO; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM, a global infrastructure consultancy, seeks a Senior Consultant to join the Development Planning and Management Team in the South East. You will review transport planning documentation, advise on SRN implications, and mentor junior staff while building strong client relations.

The role requires UK transport planning knowledge, professional membership, and ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines across hybrid office locations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Spatial/Urban Planning or related field.
• Membership of CIHT, TPS or CILT.
• Excellent teamwork, written and spoken communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of UK transport planning principles, policies and regulations.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and in transport modelling.
• Experience in transport modelling (local and strategic).

Responsibilities

• Review planning documentation related to proposals affecting the SRN.
• Engage in a range of planning consultations and prepare technical notes.
• Mentor junior staff and build client relationships.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, budget, and timelines.
• Support project delivery from concept to operation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

UK transport planning knowledge

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Spatial/Urban Planning

CIHT, TPS or CILT membership

Tools

Transport planning software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AECOM, a global infrastructure consultancy, seeks a Senior Consultant to join the Development Planning and Management Team in the South East. You will review transport planning documentation, advise on SRN implications, and mentor junior staff while building strong client relations.

The role requires UK transport planning knowledge, professional membership, and ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines across hybrid office locations.