Manchester, United Kingdom Hybrid Employment

AECOM is hiring a Senior/ Principal Transport Planner

About the Role

This position involves leading transportation planning initiatives, delivering data-driven solutions, and supporting the development of resilient and equitable transportation systems for public and private clients.

Responsibilities

  • Lead transportation planning studies for urban and regional projects
  • Develop and evaluate transport strategies and policy recommendations
  • Conduct traffic and transport modeling using industry-standard software
  • Support environmental assessments and sustainability initiatives
  • Prepare technical reports and documentation for client and regulatory use
  • Engage with stakeholders, including government agencies and community groups
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
  • Mentor junior planning staff and contribute to team development
  • Collaborate with engineers, urban designers, and environmental specialists
  • Contribute to the design of active transport and public transit systems
  • Analyze travel demand and forecast future transportation needs
  • Support the development of transportation master plans
  • Participate in public consultations and presentations
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal transportation regulations
  • Integrate land use and transport planning principles in project work
  • Apply data analysis techniques to support evidence-based planning decisions
  • Assist in proposal development and business development activities
  • Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in transportation planning

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexible office and remote options

Team

Part of a multidisciplinary team focused on transportation and infrastructure planning

Project Types

  • Urban transport strategies
  • Commuter rail and transit access studies
  • Active transportation networks
  • Freight and goods movement planning
  • Transportation impact assessments

Technology and Tools

  • TransCAD, Cube, or EMME for modeling
  • GIS platforms including ArcGIS
  • Synchro and VISSIM for traffic simulation
  • Microsoft Office Suite for reporting
  • Project management software

Available for qualified candidates

About company
AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering solutions in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies through advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management. A Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion revenue in fiscal year 2025.
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Job Details
Department Transport Planning
Category other
Posted 17 days ago