Evaluation and Benefits Management Technical Specialist (Associate​/Technical Director - Transport Planning

Position: Evaluation and Benefits Management Technical Specialist (Associate/Technical Director - Transport Planning)
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Job Description Start here. Grow here.

With a strong passion and interest in Evaluation and Benefits Management, this Technical Specialist role in our Transportation team is a leadership position focused on supporting growth in our evaluation and benefits management business. Responsibilities will include technical leadership; client engagement; project delivery; work winning and business development; and team development. As a strong critical thinker and team player, the ideal candidate should have extensive experience in evaluation and benefits management, strong leadership skills and a commitment to innovation and technical excellence.

We are currently looking for candidates to lead on the technical delivery of a variety of projects within our evaluation and benefits management portfolio. The role will suit a self-motivated and rigorous individual who is aspiring to take a lead role in winning new work, developing capability and delivering projects across the UK.  Here’s what you’ll do:
Strategic Leadership:
Based on your proven track record and drawing upon your excellent client relation skills, you will help in leading the development and execution of strategic initiatives to grow the evaluation and benefits management work area.  Client and Stakeholder Engagement:
You will build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, including public sector agencies, private sector, and infrastructure operators. Providing strategic advice to clients, ensuring their goals are met with robust and proportionate solutions, using industry leading techniques, will be a key part of the role. You will be expected to represent AECOM at client meetings, industry events and conferences, enhancing the company’s reputation as a leader in evaluation and benefits management.

Technical Excellence: We are seeking an individual to provide oversight the delivery of complex evaluation and benefits management projects. Drawing on your technical excellence and attention to detail, you will help enhance our technical capability and deliver high quality deliverables based on best practice in the field including the updated Magenta Book and innovative/robust evaluation methodologies. You will be responsible for directing and managing teams to ensure deliverables maximise value and impact for our clients and their customers.  

Business Development:
You will work with a wider leadership team to identify and pursue new business opportunities in the evaluation and benefits management sector. Furthermore, we are looking for candidates with strong experience of preparing bids and proposals. Collaboration with other business lines on multidisciplinary projects is an expectation of the role. Team Development:
Support the wider leadership in the ongoing recruitment, mentoring and development of our high-performing evaluation and benefits management team. Support in furthering our culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement within the team. Promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive and equitable workplace. Come grow with us.

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