Associate Director- Transport Planning (Development Management)

Overview

As Associate Director/Principal Consultant, you will lead transport planning advisory for SRN development projects, guiding complex consultations and client relationships. You’ll oversee delivery of transport planning documents, mentor a team, and ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence. This role supports strategic planning for major infrastructure networks and regulatory processes. You’ll work across cross-functional teams to shape development outcomes and deliver tangible client value in a global infrastructure firm.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Advise on transport planning matters for sites and surroundings affecting the Strategic Road Network
• Lead and mentor a team of transport planners, coordinating technical reviews and reports
• Oversee complex planning consultations and manage client relationships
• Coordinate with AECOM specialists to provide integrated advice to clients
• Ensure quality, budget, and timeline adherence for transport planning deliverables
• Prepare and support planning appeals, inquiries, hearings, and examinations
• Provide technical assurance and sign-off on development management recommendations
• Engage with stakeholders and participate in budget, resource, and KPI management
• Support procurement and reporting obligations to senior management and clients

Key requirements

• Degree in Transport Planning
• Chartered membership of CIHT/TPS/CILT (preferred)
• Extensive post-graduate experience in transport planning
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage complex transport planning projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK transport planning principles, policies, and regulations
• Experience in transport modelling (strategic and local)
• Proficiency with transport planning tools and software

• Client engagement
• Communication
• Leadership and mentoring
• Transport Assessments
• Trip Generation
• Trip Distribution/Assignment

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