Senior Transport Planner: Pedestrian Modelling (Hybrid)

AECO; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Consultant for the Master Planning & Urban Space team in the Transport Planning division, based in London Aldgate or St Albans. You will lead pedestrian modelling projects, develop models, calibrate/validate results, and advise clients while guiding junior staff in technical delivery.

You will work on strategic transport planning projects across the UK and globally, collaborating with Principal Consultants and Associate Directors, managing budgets, and supporting

Qualifications

• Strong experience using pedestrian modelling software such as Legion or Viswalk.
• Data collection and analysis experience.
• Numerical and analytical skills with MS Office knowledge.
• Experience delivering modelling projects for transport users.
• Familiarity with NR SCPDM and TfL guidance – Leg ion/Green Guide guidance.
• Supervision of workload and mentoring junior staff.
• Membership or progress towards chartered status (CIHT/TPS/CILT).

Responsibilities

• Support Principal Consultants and Associate Directors on technical and financial matters.
• Mentor junior staff to enhance technical skills and delivery quality.
• Help prepare scopes and fee estimates for new projects within budget and KPIs.
• Contribute to client liaison and project delivery across the UK and globally.
• Provide high-quality technical reporting and presentations.

Skills

Pedestrian modelling

Data analysis

Numerical analysis

Report writing

Communication

Team mentoring

Client liaison

Project coordination

Business development

Attention to safety

Education

BSc/MSc/BEng Civil Engineering or Transport planning degree

Tools

Legion

Viswalk

MS Office

Traffic microsimulation

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Consultant for the Master Planning & Urban Space team in the Transport Planning division, based in London Aldgate or St Albans. You will lead pedestrian modelling projects, develop models, calibrate/validate results, and advise clients while guiding junior staff in technical delivery.

You will work on strategic transport planning projects across the UK and globally, collaborating with Principal Consultants and Associate Directors, managing budgets, and supporting