2020-01-16
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Glasgow
United Kingdom
United Kingdom - Lanarkshire, Glasgow
Job Summary
The Scottish Development team specialises in transport planning and engineering services for clients across the public and private sector. Our focus is on the planning application process taking developments through the due diligence / feasibility stage to master planning, planning submission, purifying of planning conditions, detailed design and site supervision. We are involved in local, national and international projects, moreover the multi-disciplinary nature of our business means that we are able to deliver project teams from disciplines wider than transportation to offer clients a true ‘one stop shop’.
Going in to 2020 the Development team is looking to strengthen and grow not just our team but our skills and capabilities, recognizing the need for us to continually innovate and challenge. We have a range of positions available including for a Consultant / Senior Consultant Transport Planner based in our Glasgow team.
We are looking for a capable diligent professional who is looking to step up to take on responsibilities for delivering and managing projects and mentoring junior members of staff. This person would have competency and experience in working in the Scottish market with a good understanding of the planning process as well as solid skills in AutoCAD, Junctions 9 and LinSig.
Although not an exhaustive list the following duties are associated with the role:
Assist in the preparation of fee proposals for submission to clients, including resources and programme.
Act as project manager as necessary, with a responsibility for delivering projects within timescale, budget constraints and quality expectations.
Develop junior staff and assist in training and mentoring.
Undertake Health & Safety duties including ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for the project team members and fulfilling all responsibilities for health and safety in design.
Attend internal project briefings and external client / stakeholder meetings.
Prepare client deliverables such as Transport Assessments.
Working knowledge of Design Manual for Roads & Bridges and Local Authority Guidelines
Undertake Swept Path Analysis and standalone junction modelling.
Prepare trip generation and distribution models.
Carry out briefing and management of the junior team members in analysing data, development of plans and report writing.
Attend client and stakeholder meetings.
Prepare client reports.
Ensure technical content and quality of output produced is in line with the project brief.
Provide specialist advice to other areas of the business.
Manage sub-consultants to produce deliverables against agreed timescales and in line with budget.
Minimum Requirements
Working towards Chartered or Transport Planning Professional status.
Some project management experience.
Competency in use of AutoCAD, Linsig, Junctions 9.
Competency in use of TRICS and gravity models.
Exemplar Excel and Word experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Educated to degree/masters level.
Professional Accreditation such as MICE, MILT or CIHT.
Your benefits will include:
Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements. Core benefits include 25 days’ annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
You’ll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you’re a member of the Reserve Forces you’ll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.
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. 227185BR
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.