Consultant Transportation Planner

Job Description

Are you ready to challenge the boundaries of what's possible?

We are seeking a Consultant Transport Planner to join our industry‑leading Transport Planning team and help deliver a diverse range of transport planning studies, including strategic transport studies, business case development, monitoring and evaluation, local cycling and walking infrastructure plans, electric vehicle studies, and public transport strategies.

You will support the preparation of transport strategies, scheme appraisal and business case development
, assist graduates and apprentices, prepare and deliver presentations/workshops to stakeholders, and contribute to high‑quality analysis and outputs within time and budget. You will help grow AECOM’s presence in the regional transport market, support bids to win work with existing and new clients, and manage your time to meet deadlines. You will also have the opportunity to pursue relevant business and technical training to support your career development.

You will work within a large and collaborative team to support the delivery of Transport Planning work within our regional and national portfolio, including:

• National Highways Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
• National Highways Spatial Planning Contract Framework
• Birmingham City Council Professional Services Framework
• Transport for West Midlands Transport Planning & Modelling Frameworks
• Midlands Highway Alliance PSP4
• Transport for Wales (TfW) Framework
• Black Country Transport
• West of England Combined Authority Framework
• Department for Transport Evaluation Scoping and Implementation

Qualifications include:

• Degree or Masters in an analytical subject (e.g., engineering, geography, mathematics, economics, spatial planning) or equivalent experience.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant chartered professional institution such as the CIHT or TPS.
• Experience in transport strategy, planning and/or business case development with strong technical capabilities.
• Analytical background and broad understanding of transport planning methods and best practice techniques.
• Highly motivated, inquisitive, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a consultancy environment.
• Team player capable of contributing high quality technical work across disciplines and geographies.
• Adaptability to work on diverse transport planning projects, including Development Planning and Management / Spatial Planning projects.
• Ability to engage with clients and stakeholders and conduct in‑person stakeholder facilitation.
• Flexibility to travel to other AECOM and client offices as required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AECOM is a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please email reasona if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview  Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.