Research Consultant - Military veterans preferred

United Kingdom - Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

Job Summary

We are growing our strategic consultancy offering and looking to recruit a transportation professional. In this role, you be collaborating on research to create standards and best practice guidance related to road user safety and resilience.

You will need to be a good communicator and should have a proven track record in supporting the delivery of innovative and cost-effective transportation solutions relating to road user safety and resilience. As part of the team you will be exposed to the whole research process from bidding, through design and delivery, to drafting guidance and transferring knowledge into practice.

Working together with the wider team, you will be responsible for ensuring that their tasks are delivered on time and to a high standard. The role would suit a self-motivated individual with good attention to detail who can be flexible and to undertake a range of different tasks.

• Develop novel bespoke solutions on a project-by-project basis

• Capture, review, collate and report information from a variety of sources

• Display a positive attitude to all activities and tenacity to meet deadlines

• Display initiative whilst consulting with colleagues when appropriate

• Demonstrate ability to exert influence over situations and resources

• Demonstrate capability and judgement in the performance of tasks

• Apply appropriate standards and technology in the performance of tasks

• Work flexibly and contribute to the work and performance of the team

• Communicate professionally with colleagues and clients

• Uphold the safety, ethical and quality standards of AECOM

• Implement and adhere to robust project management procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrable experience of data analysis, interpretation and reporting

• Relevant experience working with government transport based clients (e.g. DfT, Highways England, Network Rail, London Underground, TfL, Transport Scotland, Office of Rail Regulation, Rail Safety and Standards Board, local authorities), or in a research establishment (including well-respected universities)

• Experience of providing engineering / technical management consultancy/research advice to such clients.

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills.

• Knowledge of the key issues and opportunities facing transportation in the UK

• Demonstrable discipline areas of interest are transportation policy and strategy; maintenance contracts; asset management including assessment of highways and rail renewal programmes; managed motorways expertise; lean construction; safety and simulations; transport operations; risk analysis; statistical analysis; technology; financial modelling; transport planning

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree (minimum) ideally in a transport related discipline

• Master degree / PhD preferable

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 be able to explore flexible working arrangements through our FREEDOM TO GROW

• way of working. 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 Engineering - Transportation / Roads + Highways

Business Line Transportation

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United Kingdom

Position Status Full-Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 235985BR

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.