Associate Director – Transport Planning and Advisory

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The Associate Director role in Transport Planning and Strategic Consulting is a leadership position focused on delivering innovative and sustainable transport solutions. Responsibilities include leadership, client engagement, project delivery, business development, and team development. Candidates should have extensive experience in transport planning, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence.

The Liverpool office has an established track record of successfully delivering Transport projects and works closely with other disciplines from Streets and Technology, Highways, Aviation, Ports, Rail and Environmental sectors. The team workload ranges from strategy development, transport appraisals, business cases, feasibility studies, market research and modelling and data analytics, working with public and private sector clients.

We are currently looking for an Associate Director to support and lead on the delivery of a variety of transport projects. The role will suit a self-motivated individual who is aspiring to take a lead role in client engagement and manage dynamic teams delivering high quality projects covering:

• Transportation studies covering all modes including active travel, road reallocation and public transport schemes
• Options appraisal incl. modelling and data analytics to support public sector business case development and funding applications
• Localised and strategic transport model development
• Collaborative working across multi-disciplinary projects

• Strategic Leadership
• Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives to grow the transport planning and consulting practice.
• Align team objectives with AECOM’s broader business goals, ensuring integration across disciplines.
• Proven work winning, project management and team management abilities with excellent Client relations.
• Client and Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, including public sector agencies, private developers, and infrastructure operators.
• Provide strategic advice to clients, ensuring their goals are met with innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Represent AECOM at client meetings, industry events, and conferences, enhancing the company’s reputation as a leader in transport planning.
• Project Delivery
• Oversee the delivery of complex transport planning projects, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
• Provide technical oversight and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Manage project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure successful outcomes.
• Business Development
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the transport planning and wider sectors.
• Lead the preparation of bids and proposals, ensuring they align with client needs and AECOM’s strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with other business lines to secure and deliver multidisciplinary projects.
• Team Development
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of transport planners and consultants.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive and equitable workplace.

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