Senior Consultant – Transport Planning (Pedestrian Modelling)

Overview

As a Senior Consultant in the Master Planning & Urban Space team, you will guide transport planning projects with a focus on pedestrian modelling for public sector clients. You will work closely with senior colleagues to deliver technically sound analyses, reports and presentations while mentoring junior staff. You’ll help define project scope, budgets and KPIs, and oversee model development, calibration and validation. This role offers exposure to high-profile transport projects and a chance to shape outcomes across the UK and beyond. You will contribute to a culture that values safety, client focus, and delivering a better world through infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• flexible working arrangements
• well-being programs

Responsibilities

• Support Principal Consultants and Associate Directors on technical, managerial and financial aspects
• Mentor and develop junior staff to enhance technical skills
• Assist in preparing scope and fee estimates for new projects
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget and meet KPIs
• Lead pedestrian modelling projects, develop models, calibrate/validate, and produce reports/presentations
• Contribute to project management and supervisory activities

Key requirements

• Strong experience with pedestrian modelling software Legion or Viswalk
• Data collection and data analysis experience
• Strong numerical and analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to handle complex modelling issues and deliver modelling projects for transport users
• Familiarity with NR SCPDM and TfL Best Practice Guidance – Modelling with LEGION and the Green Guide
• Relevant degree: Civil Engineering or Transport Planning
• Experience supervising workloads and supporting junior staff
• Client liaison experience and report-writing ability
• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication, and presentations
• Willingness to challenge ideas and work as part of a team for career progression
• Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing of staff

• Decisiveness and prioritisation
• Clear and frequent communication
• Client-focused collaboration and strategic thinking
• Pedestrian modelling with Legion and VisWalk
• Data collection and analysis
• Numerical/analytical computing

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