Principal Transport Planner

Overview

As a Principal Transport Planner at AECOM, you will lead the appraisal, evaluation and business-case work for transport schemes within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. You will shape strategy for regional and national transport projects, mentor junior colleagues, and drive client engagement and business growth. Your work will span policy, strategy, and appraisal, delivering impact across public sector frameworks and major transport initiatives. You will join a global firm focused on sustainable infrastructure and career growth, with a clear opportunity to influence transport planning practice.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs
• diversity and inclusion initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct transport strategy, scheme appraisal and business-case development
• Supervise team members to ensure technical quality, timelines, and budget adherence
• Act as trusted adviser to regional/national clients and represent the business in meetings and workshops
• Support regional work-winning activity, identify opportunities and lead bids
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to secure and deliver multi-disciplinary commissions
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to staff development and succession planning in Birmingham and beyond

Key requirements

• Previous experience in transport planning
• Degree in Transport Planning
• Chartered status or membership of CIHT, TPS, ICE or equivalent
• Proven track record delivering multi-disciplinary projects in line with DfT and Treasury guidance
• Strong commercial awareness with project and resource management skills
• Adaptability to a wide range of transport planning projects including Development/Spatial Planning
• Experience applying advanced analytical techniques and industry-standard tools to assess network performance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with evidence of client relationship management

• stakeholder management
• communication skills
• leadership and mentoring
• transport planning methodologies
• scheme appraisal and business-case development
• development planning and spatial planning experience

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