Senior Transport Planner | Strategy & Modelling (Hybrid)

AECOM; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead a diverse range of transport planning projects within a busy regional team. You will guide strategy, appraisal, and business case development while mentoring junior staff and maintaining strong client relationships across the region.

Join a collaborative culture that values leadership, analytical rigor, and opportunity for career growth within a global infrastructure consulting firm and a flexible hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport planning.
• Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Economics, or related subject.
• Chartered status or membership of CIHT, TPS or ICE.
• Strong track record of multi-disciplinary projects and delivering to DfT and Treasury guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Associate and Technical Directors on technical, managerial and financial matters.
• Direct the preparation of transport strategies, scheme appraisal and/or business case development.
• Supervise work carried out by other team members within budget.
• Act as a trusted adviser to regional and national clients, helping shape strategy and technical direction.
• Represent the business at client meetings, consultations and workshops.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across the West Midlands and beyond.
• Support work-winning activity in the region, identifying opportunities and leading bids.
• Collaborate with other AECOM teams to secure and deliver multi-disciplinary commissions.
• Contribute to innovation and thought leadership, helping to grow AECOM’s presence in the regional transport market.
• Mentor and support colleagues at all levels, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to staff development, resourcing and succession planning within the Birmingham office and wider business.

Skills

Transport planning

Client engagement

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree in Transport Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering, Economics, or related subject

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Principal Transport Planner to lead a diverse range of transport planning projects within a busy regional team. You will guide strategy, appraisal, and business case development while mentoring junior staff and maintaining strong client relationships across the region.

Join a collaborative culture that values leadership, analytical rigor, and opportunity for career growth within a global infrastructure consulting firm and a flexible hybrid working model.