At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative transport projects and engage with clients to deliver sustainable solutions.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a leading transport planning consultancy based in Liverpool.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, career development, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative environment with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on transport solutions while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in transport planning and strong client engagement skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Overview
The Associate Director role in Transport Planning and Strategic Consulting is a leadership position focused on delivering innovative and sustainable transport solutions.
This role requires leadership, client engagement, project delivery, business development, and team development.
The Liverpool office has an established track record of delivering transport projects and collaborates with Streets and Technology, Highways, Aviation, Ports, Rail, and Environmental sectors.
The team handles strategy development, transport appraisals, business cases, feasibility studies, market research, modelling, and data analytics for public and private sector clients.
The position supports and leads the delivery of a variety of transport projects and is suitable for a self-motivated individual aiming to lead client engagement and manage dynamic teams delivering high-quality projects across multiple modes.
Key responsibilities and expectations include working across transportation studies for all modes (including active travel, road reallocation, and public transport schemes), options appraisal with modelling and data analytics to support public sector business case development and funding, local and strategic transport model development, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary projects.
Note: The role is based in Liverpool and involves engagement with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver strategic transport outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership
- Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives to grow the transport planning and consulting practice.
- Align team objectives with broader business goals, ensuring cross-discipline integration.
- Demonstrate proven work-winning ability, project management, team management, and strong client relations.
- Client and Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with key clients, including public sector agencies, private developers, and infrastructure operators.
- Provide strategic advice to clients to meet their goals with innovative and sustainable solutions.
- Represent the company at client meetings, industry events, and conferences, enhancing reputation in transport planning.
- Project Delivery
- Oversee the delivery of complex transport planning projects, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline compliance.
- Provide technical oversight and ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
- Manage project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive successful outcomes.
- Business Development
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in transport planning and related sectors.
- Lead preparation of bids and proposals aligned with client needs and strategic priorities.
- Collaborate with other business lines to secure and deliver multidisciplinary projects.
- Team Development
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of transport planners and consultants.
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and continuously improving culture.
- Promote diversity and inclusion to create a supportive and equitable workplace.
Qualifications and Experience
- Extensive experience in transport planning and a track record of leadership in delivering transport projects.
- Strong leadership abilities, client-facing experience, and a commitment to excellence.
- Ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects and work effectively with public and private sector clients.
- Proficiency in transport modelling, data analytics, and feasibility studies, with capability to contribute to business case development and funding applications.
Benefits
We offer a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, tailored to fit your lifestyle.
Benefits include career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working arrangements, technical practice networks, AECOM University programs, and volunteering days.
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