Evaluation and Management Technical Specialist; Associate​/Technical Director

Company Overview

At AECOM we serve as a global infrastructure consulting firm, delivering projects that improve transportation, water, energy and public services worldwide.

AECOM seeks a Technical Specialist within the Transportation team to lead the technical delivery of Evaluation and Benefits Management projects. The role focuses on client engagement, project execution, business development, and team growth.

• Strategic Leadership
  :
  Lead the development and execution of initiatives to grow the evaluation and benefits management work area.
• Client and Stakeholder Engagement
  :
  Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, providing strategic advice and representing AECOM at meetings, events and conferences.
• Technical Excellence
  :
  Oversee delivery of complex evaluation and benefits management projects, ensuring high‑quality deliverables based on best practice, including the Magenta Book and innovative methodologies.
• Business Development
  :
  Identify and pursue new opportunities, prepare bids and proposals, and collaborate across business lines on multidisciplinary projects.
• Team Development
  :
  Support recruitment, mentoring and development of the evaluation and benefits management team, fostering collaboration, innovation and inclusion.

• Extensive experience in the evaluation field.
• Higher degree in Transport Planning, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or related discipline.
• Chartered Status or membership in CIHT, TPS or UK Evaluation Society.
• Practical experience applying mixed methods in evaluation.
• Expertise in theory‑based and experimental/quasi‑experimental evaluation design for transport projects and programmes.
• Proven track record in design and implementation of Benefits Management.
• Strong analytical skills for consulting, including handling complex datasets, statistical analysis, economics and social value.
• Critical thinker with problem‑solving mindset, comfortable navigating imperfect data environments.
• Leadership, team management and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver results.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK & India transport planning principles, policies and regulations.
• Understanding of AI platforms that aid evaluation and benefits management projects.

We offer a personalised benefits package that includes career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and well‑being programmes.

All new hires must attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

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

We are a Disability Confident Employer and can offer an interview through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. Please contact Reasonab if you would like to apply through this scheme.

ReqID: J

Business Line:
Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit:
Europe & India

Career Area:
Planning

Work Location Model:
Hybrid