Consultant Development Planner

Overview

As a Consultant Development Planner, you join a cross-disciplinary transport planning team to deliver development-led transport solutions for private clients and major public-sector programmes. You’ll contribute to a variety of projects—from large mixed-use schemes to national infrastructure efforts—while advancing your technical and project-management skills. The role blends hands-on analysis with opportunities for professional growth and innovation in a collaborative environment. You’ll help shape vision-led planning and support bids to grow AECOM’s regional presence.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs
• competitive compensation and benefits

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and EIA Transport Scoping and Chapters
• Work at the forefront of Vision-led planning
• Provide support to graduates and apprentices
• Deliver high-quality analysis and outputs across a diverse project portfolio within time and budget
• Contribute to innovation and growth of AECOM’s regional transport market
• Support bids to win work with existing and new clients
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines

Key requirements

• Degree/Masters qualification in analytical subject
• Membership of, or working towards, a chartered professional institution such as CIHT or TPS
• Experience in development planning with strong technical abilities
• Analytical background and understanding of development planning methods
• Inquisitive mindset, excellent communication skills, consultancy experience
• Team player able to contribute across disciplines and geographies
• Adaptability to a broad range of transport planning projects
• Ability to engage with clients and stakeholders and facilitate in-person meetings

• excellent written and oral communication
• collaboration
• curiosity and continuous learning
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• TRICS

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