2021-09-02
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Exeter
United Kingdom
United Kingdom - Cornwall, Exeter
Job Summary
AECOMs’ Roads team is growing and we currently have a vacancy for an Engineer in our Cornwall office. 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.
You will be responsible for the delivery of traffic engineering, local transport and urban design/streetscape schemes within our Streets team. The Streets team provides concept and preliminary design, network modelling, detailed design, project delivery and construction management services on a wide range of projects for local authorities and supports other AECOM business lines where their projects have a specialised traffic and highways interface.
You will be joining an established team that will be involved in the delivery of projects, primarily for Cornwall Council and other regional clients including WECA, Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset and Cardiff County. Current projects include:
Truro Northern Access Road Design.
Design major Active Travel programmes.
Portfolio of LCWIP's; and
Local transport improvement projects
The role would suit a self-motivated individual looking to advance their career in a dynamic and complementary team. In addition to delivering work within the local office, the role will occasionally involve working with other AECOM teams in the UK and Ireland. We are therefore seeking an individual who can work flexibly across other AECOM offices to support the wider business, as well as being offered the opportunity to work in AECOM's wider UK European, Middle East, India and Africa regions.
Depending on project size, lead or provide a contribution to the preparation of feasibility, preliminary or detailed designs and overall project delivery of traffic engineering, local transport, urban design/streetscape and local authority/municipal highway schemes,
Help to prepare detailed technical reports providing specialist technical contributions as required,
Undertake Health & Safety duties including ensuring a safe and consistent working environment for the project team members and fulfilling all responsibilities for health, safety and environment in design,
Following successful accreditation on the AECOM project management system act as a Deputy Project Manager including monitoring financial performance. Comprehensive training on AECOM’s project management system will be provided,
Support Project Managers and Senior Management of Streets team,
Act as a mentor for Apprentices and other junior staff,
Contribute to client briefs, fee proposals and major bids.
Minimum Requirements
Demonstrate knowledge and experience of undertaking various stages of a design, including detailed design experience
Knowledge or awareness of several of the following: cycling design, traffic calming, junction design, and footway and carriageway renewal design
Knowledge or awareness of local and national design standards including, but not limited to; TSRGD, Manual for Streets, DMRB and Traffic Signs Manual
Demonstrate understanding of Health and Safety including CDM responsibilities
Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office applications
Preferred Qualifications
HND, Degree or Master or equivalent qualification in an analytical subject such as Engineering, Mathematics or Geography
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 Transportation Operations Management / Traffic Monitoring
Business Line Transportation
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United Kingdom
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 252359BR
Virtual: 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.
