Senior Transport Planner / Modeller - Military veterans preferred

United Kingdom - Avon, Bristol

Job Summary

AECOM’s transport planning and modelling team in Bristol is committed to solving real-world transport problems. Whether that is delivering solutions for our local clients in the South West to address the impact of developments on the transport network or finding solutions to complex traffic issues on some of the UK’s largest construction projects (including the A303 at Stonehenge). Our team does everything to imagine a better solution and to deliver it.

Some of our current projects and clients include:

• A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge)

• Cornwall transport planning and modelling

• Third Menai Crossing, Welsh Government

• Highways England RIS2 schemes

• Highways England Regional Traffic Model development in the Midlands and South West

• Highways England Economy Model

• Highways England Smart Motorways Programmatic Assessment

• South East Dorset Urban Mobility Study

• South West and Mid Wales Transport Model

An ideal Senior Transport Planner or Senior Transport Modeller will come from an analytical background, such as mathematics, economics, geography, or engineering and will have experience in transport planning and possess key responsibilities listed below.

As a Senior Transport Planner or Senior Transport Modeller, your responsibilities will include the followin g:

• Mentor graduates, share your knowledge and check tasks undertaken by your colleagues;

• Project management of smaller projects, including cost control and client liaison;

• Contribute to and attend industry events and conferences;

• Manage your and others’ time and deliver successful projects; and

• Keep clients happy and engaged.

What we have:

A strong team of experts to work with and learn from based in Bristol and the wider region.

• A variety of different teams and opportunities within AECOM for your chosen career pathway.

• Exciting projects to work on ranging from local, national and international problems to solve to keep you busy.

• A flexible working policy – work/life balance is the key! We would consider the role on either a full or part-time basis and are happy to look at a range of different working patterns.

• Dedicated mentors to help support you in your future training.

• A comprehensive internal training programme to teach you what you may want to learn but haven’t had the chance to yet.

• And last, but not least, a central, modern office.

Minimum Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant analytical subject, however, we also recognise the value of a range of wider qualifications and experience.

• As a Senior Consultant you will be expected to mentor graduates, impart your wisdom and check tasks undertaken by your more junior colleagues

• You should have the ability to handle the project management of smaller projects, including cost control and client liaison

• Proven analytical, data manipulation or statistical skills using appropriate software;

• You will have knowledge and experience in transport modelling and forecasting and experience in appraisal and evaluation of transport proposals;

• You have used and have good knowledge of simulation software packages e.g. SATURN, PARAMICS, CUBE, EMME, VISUM, TUBA and spreadsheet modelling;

• You are good at managing your time to ensure you meet project deadlines;

• You need to have strong technical and report writing skills;

• You should be able to explain technical concepts to others, especially our graduates and anyone else who may ask;

• Good knowledge and familiarity with key guidance documents, such as WebTAG; and

• Flexibility to travel to other AECOM and client offices, depending on project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

TBC

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is

pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions

inclusion, diversity and overall

employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our

core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only

delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Planning

Business Line Transportation

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United Kingdom

Position Status Full-Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 215803BR

Clearance Required No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.